PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973
PRESIDENT LYNDON B JOHNSON
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The Great Society Legislation
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The Constitution
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The Declaration of Independence
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The Peace Treaty of France
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Detailed explanation-1: -Four civil rights acts were passed, including three laws in the first two years of Johnson’s presidency. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbade job discrimination and the segregation of public accommodations. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 assured minority registration and voting.
Detailed explanation-2: -After taking office, he won passage of a major tax cut, the Clean Air Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After the 1964 election, Johnson passed even more sweeping reforms. The Social Security Amendments of 1965 created two government-run healthcare programs, Medicare and Medicaid.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Great Society is considered one of the most extensive social reform plans in modern history. In addition, Johnson’s efforts helped establish greater civil and voting rights, greater environmental protections, and increased aid to public schools.