The Great Society's triumph and tragedy

For more, go here: http://ow.ly/wQnTI The Great Society was launched on May 22, 1964, during Lyndon Baines Johnson's address at the University of Michigan. The speech was a milestone in American history, heralding fundamental changes that advanced racial equality while also decisively expanding the scale and scope of government. It is no exaggeration to say that the Great Society created the foundation for America's modern welfare state. Half a century later, has America achieved Johnson's vision? Subscribe AEI's YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/AEIVideos?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/AEIonline Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/aei For More Information http://www.aei.org The Great Society's triumph and tragedy