On its surface, the Great Society was a plan to reduce rural and urban poverty, but at its roots were the socialist and Communist movements of the 1930s. Shlaes shares the history of those ...

Building on this momentum, Johnson introduced his own vision for America: "the Great Society" -- in which America ended poverty, promoted equality, improved education, rejuvenated cities ...

Democrats are increasingly saying that simply unwinding Trump’s policies isn’t enough. But there are still broad ...

President Johnson wanted to create the "Great Society" -- to end poverty, promote equality, improve education, rejuvenate cities, and protect the environment. It was an ambitious agenda ...