Great Society (jan 1, 1964 – jan 1, 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
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1964
jan 1, 1965
~ 12 months