The year that marked the beginning of the Great Society was 1964, under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson’s initiative aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice in the United States. It included significant legislation in various areas such as education, healthcare, and civil rights. Notable programs launched during this period included Medicare, Medicaid, and the War on Poverty, which sought to expand economic opportunities and support for the disadvantaged. The Great Society fundamentally transformed American social policy, leading to significant improvements in living standards, although it also faced criticism and challenges, particularly concerning its funding and implementation.