War on Poverty
Poverty, power, and the politics of change
4.4 (10)
43 mins
Explore the sweeping reforms of Johnson’s War on Poverty, rooted in the belief that poverty was a societal, and not personal, failure. Discover how federal programs expanded economic opportunity, civil rights, and healthcare while fueling debates over government’s role in equality.
Ep 1:
How Did Michael Harrington’s Book, The Other America, Influence the War on Poverty?
Ep 2:
What Were the Key Programs in Johnson’s War on Poverty?
Ep 3:
What Were the Methods and Goals of the War on Poverty?
Ep 4:
How Did Johnson Expand Youth Programs Within the War on Poverty?
Ep 5:
How Much Did the War on Poverty Reduce Official Poverty Rates?
Ep 6:
How Did the War on Poverty Change American Political Debates Forever?
Ep 7:
What Were the Critiques of the War on Poverty?
Ep 8:
How Did Johnson's Vision of the Great Society Complement the War on Poverty?
Discussions (13)
Marcus
Level 3 · 6 mo agoHarrington knew the deal
Nolan
Level 9 · 7 mo agoHarrington said cash. LBJ heard culture. Classic.
Brock
Level 9 · 7 mo agoPoverty dropped cause of the economy not LBJ 🗿
