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War on Poverty and the rise of the Economic Opportunity Act
The piece recounts the early 1960s push to make poverty a national priority, detailing the shift from defense savings to funding for a broad anti poverty program. It notes the selection of Sargent Shriver to lead, the creation of local community action, and the rapid path to Congress culminating in the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act and the August 1964 House vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Walter Heller
Kermit Gordon
Bureau of the Budget
LBS
Defense Department
Gordon
State of the Union
America
Council of Economic Advisers
Lady Bird
Middle West
Appalachia
South Bend
League of Women Voters
Pittsburgh
Senate
House
Larry O'Brien