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Americorps: Vista

For Students 9th - 10th
Americorps VISTA is a break off institution of the original VISTA set up in 1965. Check out this site to find out more current information about what sort of work is done by Americorps VISTA volunteers.
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Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: The Great Society Holds Promise for America

For Students 9th - 10th
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a truly progressive president at the beginning of his term of office. Read about all the programs started under his watch that attempted to better the lives of all Americans, especially those who lived in...
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Savvas Learning

Pearson Education: Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the many programs included in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, a centerpiece of Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty. See what happened to many of these programs under subsequent presidents.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society"

For Students 5th - 8th
President Lyndon Johnson launched his legislation plans for his "Great Society" soon after he became president. Read about the many pieces of legislation that were passed in just a few years. See what happened to tarnish Johnson's...