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First Session of the 90th Congress Dominated by War Economy Riots
Viet War, the economy, and big city riots defined the first session of the 90th Congress. Johnson’s anticrime and tax proposals faced stiff resistance as Democrats held majorities but faltered on controversial requests. Congress enacted some Great Society measures while trimming or blocking others, with Vietnam funding and social programs shaping the year’s priorities.
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