Great Society (1 janv. 1964 – 1 janv. 1965)
Description:
war on poverty- extend medicare for elderly
- $ to housing/urban development, transportation, youth programs, education
SUCESSES:
- reduced poverty and hunger by 14%
FAILURES:
- costly 2.5B$ a month, esp during fighting in vietnam
-long term dependence - ppl depend on govt funding for welfare
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1964
1 janv. 1965
~ 12 months