Public Policy in the 1960s: The War on Poverty | Moynihan

Learn about President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty” in this video clip from the American Masters film Moynihan. Using video, discussion questions, and teaching tips, students examine the goals of the War on Poverty, as well as the thought leaders, sociopolitical, and cultural events that led to this historic legislation.

NOTE: A descriptive audio version of this video is available.