Johnson

Definition

Lyndon B. Johnson was an American politician who served as the 36th President from 1963 to 1969 and significantly contributed to contemporary democratic liberalism through his "Great Society" programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice. His presidency marked a pivotal era in American political ideology, emphasizing civil rights, public broadcasting, Medicare, and environmental protection.

Related terms

Great Society:

A set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice.

Civil Rights Act of 1964: A landmark piece of civil rights legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Medicare:

A federal program introduced during Johnson's presidency that provides health insurance to Americans aged 65 and older