president Johnson

• Ideologies and Strategies

  • Progressive Social Reforms: Under his “Great Society” vision, Johnson aspired for comprehensive reforms to eradicate poverty and racial injustice.
• Ideologies and Strategies

  • Legislative Mastery: Johnson used his Congressional experience to navigate, negotiate, and push through legislation.
• The War on Poverty: Inspired by the New Deal programs of FDR, Johnson launched an ambitious program aimed at eliminating poverty through education, job training, healthcare, housing, and other social services.
• Civil Rights Act (1964): This landmark law prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment practices, public accommodations, and federally funded programs.
• Voting Rights Act (1965): This act outlawed literacy tests and poll taxes as barriers to voting, enabling African Americans to exercise their right to vote more freely.
• Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement

  • Civil Rights Act (1964): Amidst formidable opposition, Johnson championed this legislation that prohibited broad-based discrimination.
• Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement

  • Voting Rights Act (1965): This act eliminated various barriers that prevented African Americans from voting, particularly in the Southern states.
• Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement

  • War on Poverty: Initiatives like Medicare, Medicaid, and educational reforms were launched, benefiting many, including Black communities.
• Legacy

  • Social Reforms: Many policies from his “Great Society” remain, profoundly shaping American social welfare.
• Legacy

  • Unfinished Business: While he made monumental progress, racial tensions persisted, suggesting more could have been achieved.