The "Great Society" by Lyndon B. Johnson

President Lyndon B. Johnson looked for ways to establish his own identity in the wake of Kennedy’s assassination. He wanted to fulfill the legacy of John F. Kennedy, but at the same time, wanted to express his own vision and make his place in history. He promised the “Great Society.”
The “Great Society” was built on abundance and liberty for all. Johnson’s plan also targeted ending poverty and racial injustice. Johnson made civil rights a top legislative priority and proposed a list of reforms drawn from previous administrations. This new plan deeply changed the scope and character of the federal government; it affected millions of people.
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