Which US President declared a “War on Poverty” in 1964?
Gerald Ford
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a “War on Poverty” as part of his Great Society agenda, aiming to combat deep economic inequalities in the U.S. Johnson’s War on Poverty introduced a series of social programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Head Start, and the Economic Opportunity Act to improve education, healthcare, and job opportunities for the poor. Johnson’s War on Poverty marked a significant expansion of the federal government’s role in addressing social welfare and remains a defining moment in American political history.
Correct Answer: Lyndon B. Johnson