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Johnson as President: personality and policies; his pursuit of the ‘Great Society’; the impact of the Kennedy legacy; economic developments.
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The Johnson Presidency, 1963–1968 (A-level only)
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Johnson as President: personality and policies; his pursuit of the ‘Great Society’; the impact of the Kennedy legacy; economic developments
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What was one of the main goals of Lyndon B. Johnson's 'Great Society' programs?
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One of the main goals of Johnson's 'Great Society' was to eliminate poverty and racial injustice.
Key terms
- Medicare: A federal program established in 1965 that provides health insurance to people aged 65 and older, as well as some younger individuals with disabilities.
- Voting Rights Act of 1965: Legislation aimed at overcoming legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing Johnson's policies: Focus on specific programs and legislation that Johnson introduced, highlighting how they differed from Kennedy's initiatives.
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