may 11, 1965 - Head Start programme launched
Description:
-"head start" for underprivileged children before starting 1st grade-aim: give every child a chance at success in life through education, regardless of social/economic background
-started as summer camp (run by Office of Economic Opportunity) for 500,000 children aged 3-5
Added to timeline:
Date:
may 11, 1965
Now
~ 60 years ago