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Lyndon Johnson

Vice-president who became President hours after JFK's assassination.

Civil Rights Movement

A key issue LBJ faced as President, aimed at ending discrimination.

War on Poverty

LBJ's initiative to address poverty in America through the Great Society programs.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation passed by LBJ prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Law signed by LBJ that prohibited literacy tests and discriminatory practices for voting.

Economic Opportunity Act

Legislation that created programs such as Job Corps and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA).

Great Society

LBJ's domestic program aimed at improving education, healthcare, and fighting poverty.

Medicare

Program established by LBJ providing hospital insurance and medical care to the elderly.

Medicaid

Program providing health benefits to the poor, established under LBJ's administration.

Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Legislation providing federal aid for public schools for textbooks and library materials.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Agency established by LBJ to oversee public housing and urban development.

Immigration Act of 1965

Law that opened the door for many non-European immigrants to settle in the U.S.

Water Quality Act of 1965

Legislation requiring states to clean up their rivers and lakes.

Barry Goldwater

Republican senator from Arizona who ran against LBJ in the 1964 election.

Public Housing Units

240,000 low-rent housing units constructed during LBJ's presidency.