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Ascent to Presidency

250112rk — 2024-04-22 15:05:14 UTC

Date: November 22, 1963

What Happened: On November 22, 1963, in wake of John Kennedy's assassination, Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th president of the United States while aboard Air Force One.

Impact: Johnson enters the presidency during a difficult time not only mourning a beloved president, John Kennedy, but also a United States that has many issues to address, including the Cold War, Civil Rights, and an encroaching conflict in Vietnam. There are questions of how will Johnson navigate such issues while also having worry about a upcoming presidential election.

Election of 1964

250134jm — 2024-04-22 15:11:14 UTC

Date: November 3, 1964

What Happened: Incumbent Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson beat Republican candidate Barry Goldwater in a landslide.

Impact: The impact of the election was that LBJ would have 4 more years in office to do more things that he wanted. In this presidency for LBJ many revolutionary laws would be passed such as Civil Rights, abolishing segregation, and better voting rights.

Civil rights act

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July 2nd, 1964

What happened: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination based on color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Impacts: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 helped ensure equal rights for all Americans regardless of race or color. It opened doors for African Americans to access public facilities and jobs without facing discrimination. The law made the United States a fairer and more inclusive society.

Medicare and Medicaid

250112rk — 2024-04-22 15:23:19 UTC

Medicare and Medicaid act, July 30th, 1965

What it was: Medicare and Medicaid are government programs that help people pay for healthcare. They provide medical coverage for older adults and low-income individuals and families.

Medicare and Medicaid made it easier for millions of Americans to afford medical care, especially for those who couldn't afford it before. They helped reduce the number of people without health insurance and improved access to healthcare services across the country.

Voting Rights Act

250134jm — 2024-04-22 15:25:47 UTC

Date: August 6, 1965

What Happened: On August 6th, 1965 LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act. The aim of the act was the remove legal barriers that existed earlier for African Americans.

Impact: The act impacted American politics and democracy in a very good way. The act made it easier for African American to exercise their right to vote. This also paved the way for a more diverse government.

Great society speech

250112rk — 2024-04-22 15:33:25 UTC

May 22nd 1964

What happened: The Great Society speech outlined President Lyndon B. Johnson's vision for a more just and equitable America, focusing on civil rights, education, healthcare, and anti-poverty programs.

Impact: Its impact included the passage of landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, this speech greatly increased the federal governments involvement in current social issues around the country.

Warren court

250112rk — 2024-04-22 15:37:59 UTC

1953-1969

What happened:
Mapp v. Ohio: Said police can't use evidence if they got it illegally.
Gideon v. Wainwright: Made sure everyone has a lawyer in court, even if they don't have money.
Escobedo v. Illinois: everyone has the right to a lawyer during a police investigation.
Miranda v. Arizona: Made it so police have to tell people their rights before questioning

Impacts:These cases ensured that everyone gets a fair trial. They made sure that people who are accused of a crime have a lawyer to help them. It also means that police have to tell suspects their rights before asking them questions. All of these laws were a large step in America’s fair and equal trials for everybody.

Economic Opportunity Act

250134jm — 2024-04-22 15:38:43 UTC

Date: August 20, 1964

What Happened: The Economic Opportunity Act was signed by LBJ on August 20, 1964 to improve education and poverty

Impact: The Economic Opportunity Act was set to win LBJ’s “war on poverty”. It improved education and job opportunities in the United States. It allowed people to have a better chance at succeeding.

War on Poverty

250134jm — 2024-04-22 15:47:51 UTC

Date: January 8, 1964

What Happened: At his first state of the union address, LBJ announced his “war on poverty”. It aimed to lower the poverty rate in America.

Impact: the impact of the war on poverty is that LBJ and his cabinet set their goals on stopping the rise of poverty in the United States. An Act that was passed under this was the Economic Opportunities Act that create jobs and lowered the poverty level.