Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953

Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 was a significant U.S. government initiative aimed at improving the efficiency of federal agencies. Proposed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, it established the framework for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW). This plan reorganized various functions and streamlined operations by combining related activities under one department, ensuring better coordination in addressing issues like public health, education, and social welfare. The goal was to create a more efficient government that could respond effectively to the needs of citizens during a time of growth and change in American society.