Great Society Timeline

By DavidCalderon
  • Twenty-Fourth Amendment

    Twenty-Fourth Amendment

    Abolished poll tax
  • Tax Reduction Act

    Tax Reduction Act

    Cut corporate and individual taxes to stimulate growth

  • Medicare Act

    Established Medicare and Medicade programs
  • Higher Education

    Higher Education

    Funded scholarships and low-interest loans for college students
  • Department of Transportation

    Department of Transportation

    Created to deal with national air, rail, and highway transportation

  • Air Quality Act

    Set federal air pollution guidelines and extended federal enforcment power