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What did Johnson achieve in terms of civil rights?

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Far more than Kennedy…

  • CIVIL RIGHTS ACT of 1964 - banned racial discrimination in public places and employment
  • VOTING RIGHTS ACT of 1965 - appointed agents to ensure that voting procedures were carried out properly
  • 1967 - declared interracial marriage
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What did Johnson achieve in terms of economic reform?

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  • CUT TAXES - which would increase public spending, promote growth of businesses and create more jobs
  • OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - to help the poor in cities - funded education and community programmes
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What 4 things did Johnson achieve in terms of social reform?

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  • THE MEDICAL CARE ACT - Medicare for the old and Medicaid for the poor
  • ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT - first ever major federal support for education
  • THE MODEL CITIES ACT - urban renewal
  • MINIMUM WAGE increased to $1.40
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What were the major successes of Johnson’s presidency?

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  • 25 million were given access to decent healthcare for the first time
  • Number of citizens living below the poverty line fell by 50%
  • Most importantly, he had greatly extended the role of the federal government, especially with regards to poverty
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What were the major downfalls of Johnsons presidency?

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  • Accused of undermining American valued of rugged individualism
  • Vietnam consumed most of his money and attention - he could have achieved more
  • Outbreak of city violence in the 60s