Johnson Administration

The Johnson Administration refers to the period when Lyndon B. Johnson was President of the United States, from 1963 to 1969. It was marked by significant efforts to combat poverty and racial injustice through programs like Medicare and Medicaid, known as the "Great Society." Johnson also escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, which influenced national and international politics. His administration focused on social reform, civil rights, and economic development, shaping American policy and society during the 1960s.