Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency and the Great Society

These flashcards cover key terms, legislation, and concepts related to Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency and his Great Society initiatives.

Great Society

A set of domestic programs initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, and sex, and granted the federal government new powers to enforce provisions.

War on Poverty

A set of initiatives launched by President Johnson in 1964 to reduce poverty in the U.S.

Economic Opportunity Act (EOA)

Legislation that authorized nearly $1 billion for youth programs, antipoverty measures, small-business loans, and job training.

Medicare

A federal program established under Johnson in 1965 to provide health insurance to people aged 65 and older.

LBJ Treatment

A term describing Lyndon Johnson's legendary ability to persuade senators and others to support his proposed legislation.

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

The first major federal aid package for education, providing over $1 billion in aid to public and parochial schools.

Warren Court

The Supreme Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren, known for its liberal decisions, including the banning of school prayer and the ruling against racial segregation.

Vietnam War

The conflict in Vietnam where the U.S. was heavily involved, ultimately overshadowing Johnson's domestic accomplishments.

Immigration Act of 1965

Legislation that ended quotas based on nationality, allowing many non-European immigrants to settle in the U.S.