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Great Society Timeline

By chelsey0299

  • Tax Reduction Act

    Tax Reduction Act
    The Tax Reduction Act cut corporate and individual taxes to stimulate growth. This act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson, on Feb. 26, 1964. The rates were cut across the board by around 20%.

  • Civil Rights Act

    Civil Rights Act
    The Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, housing, and jobs. It increased federal power to prosecute civil rights abuses. It ended unequal rights to vote based on color. This was signed by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2, 1964.

  • Medical Care

    Medical Care
    Established Medicare and Medicaid programs.

  • Higher Education Act

    Higher Education Act
    The Higher Education Act funded scholarships and low-interest loans for college students. It was part of President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society domestic agenda. Texas State University- then called "Southwest Texas State College"- was the state chosen for the signing site.

  • Highway Safety Act

    Highway Safety Act
    Requires states to set up highway safety programs.

  • Air Quality Act

    Air Quality Act
    Set federal air pollution guidelines and extended federal enforcement power.