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President Lyndon B. Johnson's vision for American society aimed at promoting prosperity for all, ending discrimination, and achieving equal rights and justice for everyone.

A federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older and individuals with certain disabilities.

A federal and state-funded health insurance program for low-income individuals and families.

Landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in public places and employment.

President Lyndon B. Johnson's initiative to combat poverty in America through social programs and economic opportunities.

A federal agency established during the War on Poverty to oversee community-based programs aimed at poverty alleviation and providing services to disadvantaged communities.

A period of feminist activism in the 1960s-1970s that focused on broader equality, workplace rights, and challenging traditional gender roles.

A prominent feminist writer and activist who co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and wrote The Feminine Mystique, a groundbreaking book that exposed the dissatisfaction of women with limited societal roles.

A cultural movement, largely led by teenagers and the baby boomer generation, that rejected traditional values and embraced new ideals. Counterculture emphasized peace, individual expression, and social change. It often expressed itself through rock music, fashion, and protests.

A massive demonstration in 1963 demanding equal rights for African Americans. Organized by A. Philip Randolph, it featured iconic speeches by Martin Luther King Jr., Roy Wilkins, and John Lewis.

The march amplified the civil rights movement's goals and demands through national television coverage. It symbolized the ongoing struggle for equality and built momentum for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Malcolm X believed the march was too passive and criticized its reliance on nonviolence. He argued for a more militant approach to achieving racial equality.

A prominent civil rights organization founded in 1909 that fought for racial equality through legal means. Leaders include W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, and Roy Wilkins.

A student-led organization that emerged in 1960. They used nonviolent methods like sit-ins, freedom rides, and voter registration drives to challenge segregation.

A countercultural group known for their anti-war stance and unconventional protests. They challenged societal norms through radical actions and theatrics.

The decade saw both advancements in civil rights and social reforms (Great Society programs) and growing divisions caused by the Vietnam War and resistance to rapid cultural changes.

A broad social movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, opposing the Vietnam War and advocating for nonviolence and social justice. Key groups include Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), the Hippie Movement, and more radical groups like the Weather Underground.

An occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, by members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in 1973. AIM demanded the removal of the corrupt tribal president and government respect for treaties with Native Americans. It was a symbolic act referencing the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre.

A series of violent demonstrations by members of the LGBTQ+ community in response to a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. These riots are considered a pivotal event in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, sparking the Gay Liberation Movement.

A social movement that emerged in the late 1960s, advocating for the rights and equality of LGBTQ+ people. It was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and other movements for social justice.

A key concept of the Gay Liberation Movement, arguing that personal experiences of discrimination are inherently political and must be addressed to achieve social justice.

A movement that emerged in the 1960s, advocating for Black self-determination, empowerment, and racial pride. It promoted a sense of identity and solidarity among Black people.

A period of significant social and political upheaval marked by protests, civil rights activism, and counterculture movements. The 1970s saw the rise of the Black Power movement, LGBTQ+ rights activism, and anti-war protests.