The Great Society

Definition

The Great Society was an ambitious set of domestic programs and reforms introduced by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the mid-1960s. It aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice through various social welfare initiatives such as improving education access and healthcare services.

Related terms

War on Poverty: A key component of The Great Society program focused on reducing poverty rates through job training programs and expanding social welfare benefits.

Medicare and Medicaid: Two healthcare programs established under The Great Society that provide medical coverage for elderly and low-income individuals, respectively.

Head Start: A preschool program created as part of The Great Society to provide early education opportunities to children from low-income families.