Great Society programs

Definition

The Great Society programs were a set of social reforms and welfare initiatives introduced by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s with the goal of eliminating poverty and racial injustice.

Related terms

Medicare: A federal program established under the Great Society initiatives that provides health insurance for elderly Americans.

Medicaid: Another program created under the Great Society initiatives that offers healthcare coverage for low-income individuals and families.

Head Start: A preschool program introduced as part of the Great Society efforts to provide early education opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.