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Inauguration of John F. Kennedy (Political)
He “not only made poverty, unemployment, and hunger major themes in the bid for his parties nomination…[he] conveyed a sense of vitality, and urgency in the approach to social problems neglected by his predecessor.”(Trattner, 1999, p.313). -
The Public Welfare Amendments (Socio-Cultural)
Amendments to the Social Security Act reflected a shift in attitudes regarding poverty, focusing on the rehabilitation of the poor individual. -
The Baby Boom (Economic)
A reflection of the post-war era prosperity and optimism regarding the future, particularly among "whites". -
Economic Empowerment Act (Economic)
The Johnson Administration aimed to provide opportunities for those living in poverty in order to provide a decent living for themselves and their families. -
Equal Opportunity Act (Political)
Provided Community Action Programs which allowed oppressed groups to have a voice and some decision-making power. -
Food Stamps Act (Political)
Passed by the Johnson Administration in 1964, the Act was intended to provide improved levels of nutrition to low income households through federal assistance. -
Medicaid Amendment to the Social Security Act (Economic)
Referred to as Title XIX, was signed by President Johnson. The federal government supplied grants to states in order to provide updated medical and hospital care. -
Work Incentive Program (Socio-Cultural)
Fell under the Social Security Amendment. This program put an end to the hundred percent tax on peoples earnings. -
Johnson Increases Troops (Socio-Cultural)
In the five years since America’s involvement in the Vietnam War, Johnson had increased the number of troops from 16,000 troops to 550,000. This created a movement of people who started to question the government’s choices, and began to vocally protest.
