There were many different programs implemented in the 1960's. The most important of the 9 categories of programs in my opinion were
- Health
- War on Poverty
- Civil Rights
War on Poverty means to end the gap between the rich and poor. Its helping build the future up by incorporating programs like Job Corps that prepare young people in fields that help them maintain a sustainable life beyond school. Also food stamps were put in place to help void starvation in households. I have never personally been faced with this problem or had federal assistance of food stamps but i'm sure it helps struggling families to get a meal in the table.
The Civil Rights were impactful for the African American community. Obviously even now racism is still an issue but some change was made by leaders such as MLK and Malcolm X. Programs like the Acts of 1964, 1965, and 1968 made leaps in voiding the racial separation such as making segregation illegal and providing African American people the right to vote.
Your points makes complete sense. The Health problems and solutions are very factual such as your points about the War on Poverty and the Civil Rights movement.
ReplyDeleteThe declared War on Poverty is very impactful and has created lots of programs that are still in effect today. Another program I discovered that stemmed from the War on Poverty which is the h Head Start childcare program.
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