Topic > Social Welfare Case Study - 1914

Johnson was rushed into office due to Kennedy's death, used what he called the "Honeymoon" to promote education and training programs, supplements income, health care, civil rights and employment programs to name a few. These programs were marketed as the “Great Society.” Because he knew his time might be limited, his philosophy was “pass the bill now and worry about the effects and execution later.” Johnson's desire to help the poor gave rise to the “War on Poverty” aspect of the “Great Society,” but there are many other programs that include legislation. Johnson's “War on Poverty” was an extension of Roosevelt's Social Security Act. He believed not only in financial aid, but in the betterment of the poor, making them more independent and equipping them with employable skills. Johnson believed that equal opportunity, education and freedom were the trinity to break the chains