Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty, launched in 1964, was one of the most ambitious social programs in U.S. history. But did it truly help eliminate poverty, or did it create new economic challenges? 🤔
This documentary dives deep into the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, federal aid programs, and the long-term impact of Johnson’s Great Society initiatives. We explore racial inequality, social welfare, unemployment, and the controversial consequences of government intervention in poverty.
📌 Topics Covered in This Video:
✔️ The origin of Johnson’s War on Poverty
✔️ The Economic Opportunity Act and its impact
✔️ The role of the Civil Rights Movement in social programs
✔️ How social welfare policies affected Black communities
✔️ Government spending and its unintended consequences
✔️ The debate: Success or failure of the War on Poverty?
War on Poverty, Lyndon B. Johnson, Economic Opportunity Act, 1964 Civil Rights Act, Great Society, U.S. history, government programs, American politics, social welfare, economic policies
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