Declaring War on Poverty (Replay)
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The War on Poverty
At this time, one in five americans lived below the poverty line. Kennedy had set up a few committees to look into ways to address poverty. Johnson himself liked the idea, the boldness. A war on poverty is simple, it's direct. It catches the attention of the public. But mc key says, you have to remember, declaring war on anything comes with big risks. Oryou not for history, any time, anywhere.
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