1961 to 1975 By nrobles Jan 1, 1961 Housing act Housing act provided $5 billion for Urban renewance and new housing construction. Feb 1, 1961 Minimum wage was raised to $1.25 Minimum wage was raised to $1.25 an hour. Feb 3, 1961 Social Securitie benefits were provided for those who wished to retire. Mar 1, 1961 Recetion began Feb 5, 1964 The Civil Rights act was passed May 1, 1964 Lyndon Johnson was in a landslide May 1, 1964 Unemployment reached up to a 6.6 percent Feb 6, 1965 Medicare was provided Feb 6, 1968 Civil Rights banned housing discrimination May 1, 1969 Economy changed because of the echange in president of the U.S May 1, 1971 The U.S will no longer convert dollars to gold at a fixed value Nov 1, 1973 The U.S. was in recession Aug 1, 1974 Nixon resigned in May 1, 1975 Unemployment reached 9% May 1, 1975 The national debt was down around 34%og GPD