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What did Johnson hope to accomplish with his war on poverty?
Poverty can be considered the enemy because it makes people suffer, cause pain, and can even kill people. LBJ "declared unconditional war on poverty" by providing aid for the poor, jobs for youth, a domestic Peace Crops, etc.
Did Lyndon Johnson win the war on poverty?
There are still a Great Many poor people in the United States of America, so while there was some help for the poor and life did improve thanks to LBJ attempts to help the poor; No the war on poverty in the USA was Not won, by LBJ nor the Presidents since 1968.
What was the resolution?
Authority for the US president (LBJ) to commence war against North Vietnam.
Presidents during the time battle of khe sanh?
Diem and Thieu.
What is war on poverty?
This was part of a package of legislation put forth by President Johnson (LBJ), under his "Great Society" program; that became side-tracked by the escalating war in Southeast Asia. See: "Great Society", "War on Poverty".
What state is LBJ from?
LBJ was from Stonewall, Texas.
What year did LBJ Sack Thebes in?
LBJ did not sack Thebes.
Was LBJ in a collage fraternity?
LBJ was a member of Kappa Tau Delta.
Why did it took so long for the civil rights act to be pass?
Many people were against it. Southern Democrats and republicans were fighting against the act and it took LBJ all his skill to pass it.
What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and why is it significant?
The two incidents (one actual sea battle, and one questionable sea battle) allowed President Johnson (LBJ) to transition the Vietnam War from a guerrilla war into a conventional open war against Hanoi (Capital of North Vietnam).
How did LBJ die?
LBJ died of a heart attack on January 22, 1973
When did LBJ die?
LBJ died on January 22, 1973 from a heart attack
