1965 Economic Opportunity Act

The 1965 Economic Opportunity Act was a key part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty,” aiming to reduce poverty by providing job training, education, and support programs. It created agencies like the Office of Economic Opportunity to coordinate efforts such as Community Action Agencies, which worked directly with local communities. The Act focused on empowering individuals through skills development and improving access to resources, intending to lift people out of poverty and promote economic mobility. Overall, it was a comprehensive effort to address poverty’s root causes and foster community-based solutions.