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Lyndon B. Johnson

Continuing Kennedy’s Legacy “No memorial oration or eulogy could more eloquently honor President Kennedy’s memory than the earliest possible passage of the Civil Rights Bill for which he fought so long.” Civil Rights Act (1964) is passed Outlawed discrimination in voting, education & public accommodations Equal Employment Opportunity Commission created Fight discrimination in hiring Prohibited discrimination on basis of sex

War on Poverty “Declare an unconditional war on poverty” LBJ’s unofficial name of legislative bill 1st act passed: Economic Opportunity Act Created Job Corps: 16-21 trained in skills to help get jobs & move out of poverty VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) created Volunteers help out impoverished communities Head Start program Funds for underprivileged children to get ready for elementary school

The Great Society LBJ’s vision for America Healthcare Medicare: hospital insurance for people in Social Security system Medicaid: basic medical services to poor & disabled people not part of Social Security Elementary & Secondary Education Act Aid schools in poorer communities Protected Environment & Consumers Immigration increased heavily