Dr. King’s steadfast commitment to economic justice prompted his pivotal relationship with President Lyndon B ... as part of Johnson’s newly declared War on Poverty. It also inspired ...

On Jan. 8, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the war on poverty with the U.S. rate around 19%. Today, the rate is around 13%. These numbers do not include the millions who are employed ...

On Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.” “Poverty is a national problem, requiring improved ...

For Lyndon Johnson’s 200 million countrymen ... powers to a wider extent than is generally recognized in the poverty war, with its 1,000-odd community-action programs; in the landmark Elementary ...

When the Community Action program started until President Lyndon Johnson, it was declared as ... are 60 years later and still fighting that war on poverty,” Robinette said.

There are 357 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.” Also on ...

“This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America.” – President Lyndon B. Johnson, State of the Union address, January 8, 1964 This past Friday marked ...

When I heard President Donald Trump’s simple words about returning to a colorblind and merit-based society, it struck me ...

On Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.” Also on this date: In 1790, President George Washington ...

When U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson took the stage at Howard University in June of 1965, he had already signed the Civil ...