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Page 1: Lyndon B. Johnson 1963-1969 President Johnson differs from Kennedy in his leadership style.

Lyndon B. Johnson

1963-1969

Page 2: Lyndon B. Johnson 1963-1969 President Johnson differs from Kennedy in his leadership style.

President Johnson differs from Kennedy in his President Johnson differs from Kennedy in his leadership styleleadership style

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LBJ treatmentNot content unless he could wholly dominate friend as well as foe, Lyndon Johnson used his body as well as his voice to bend others to his will and gain his objectives. (Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library)

LBJ treatment

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L.B. Johnson’s Presidency:L.B. Johnson’s Presidency:

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Johnson calls his new program the Johnson calls his new program the Great SocietyGreat Society

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To help poor Americans, Johnson starts what he To help poor Americans, Johnson starts what he calls the calls the War on PovertyWar on Poverty

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War on Poverty Johnson wanted to be remembered for his domestic programs, especially his effort to reduce poverty. During his presidency, Congress passed a variety of new programs, including Medicaid and Head Start, that targeted the 35 million Americans living below the poverty line. (Richard Wallmeyer/LBJ Library)

War on Poverty

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Between 1965 and 1966, Congress passed 181 of the 200 major bills that President Johnson requested. Some members of Congress were concerned about the rapid pace of reform.

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Johnson hopes to change society by ending Johnson hopes to change society by ending racial injustice & povertyracial injustice & poverty

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Johnson's reforms focus on improving Johnson's reforms focus on improving health carehealth care

MedicareMedicare helps people over 65 pay for their helps people over 65 pay for their medical expensesmedical expenses

MedicaidMedicaid gives health insurance for people gives health insurance for people with low incomeswith low incomes

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Science & TechnologyScience & Technology

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October 1957October 1957 the Soviets launched the Soviets launched Sputnik Sputnik the world’s first artificial satellite, into spacethe world’s first artificial satellite, into space

The Space Race, Continued:The Space Race, Continued:

•Super-powers compete the propaganda war Super-powers compete the propaganda war for Technological Supremacy for Technological Supremacy


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