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60th Anniversary of President Johnson's Great Society: A Legacy of Change

This House Resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society" program. This initiative led to landmark legislation aimed at eliminating poverty and inequality, impacting civil rights, education, healthcare, and housing. It provided millions of Americans with improved access to healthcare, education, and protection against discrimination.
Key points
The Great Society led to laws prohibiting racial, gender, and religious discrimination, strengthening civil rights.
Programs like Medicare and Medicaid were established, providing health insurance for seniors and low-income individuals.
Access to education at all levels, from Head Start to higher education, was expanded through federal financial aid.
Programs supporting public housing, transportation infrastructure development, and endangered species protection were also enacted.
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Print number: 118_HRES_1250
Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Process start date: 2024-05-22