The Great Society (Lyndon B. Johnson)

The Great Society was President Lyndon B. Johnson's ambitious set of domestic programs launched in the 1960s aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice. It included initiatives like Medicare and Medicaid to improve healthcare, the Civil Rights Act to promote equality, Education Act funding to improve schools, and programs to support urban renewal and environmental conservation. The goal was to create a more equitable and prosperous society by expanding access to essential services and rights for all Americans. These efforts significantly reshaped social policies, though their long-term impacts continue to influence American society today.