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Great Society
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Volunteers In Service To America
n anti-poverty program that increased efforts to aid residents in low income communities. Volunteers were encourage to join in the fight against poverty and serve their local communities. -
Economic Opportunity Act
This was signed into law by Lyndon Johnson and included programs for his "Great Society". It was to promote health, education, and welfare for the poor. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Funds are authorized for professional development, instructional materials, special education resources and promotion of parental involvement. Today it is known as "No Child Left Behind". -
The National Foundations of the Arts and Humanities
Established to promote progress in the humanities and arts of the United States. -
Medicare
was also an act to provide insurance for people with disabilities of any age. It was an amendment to existing social security legislation. -
Medicaid
It is jointly funded by state and federal governments to provide health programs for low income adults and children. State involvment is voluntary, however, all states have participated since 1982. -
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
It gave lower rents to elderly and disabled people. Veterans were also entitled to make low down payments in order to obtain a mortage to buy a home. -
Immigration Act of 1965
President Johnson signed this bill which allowed immigrants from the Eastern and Western Hemisphere to become citizens of the United States. -
Water Quality Act
Prevented water pollution by requiring states to enforce water quality. -
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act 1966
It was put in place since more vehicles were on the roads and more deaths had taken place. Roads were improved and safety belts were now in all new cars. -
Clean Water Restoration Act
Entitled the Secretary of Interior to cooperate with the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct comprehensive studies of water pollution. Also imposed a $100 fine per day on any pollutant who failed to submit their reports.
