Lyndon Baines Johnson's Speech: The Great Society

In this speech, Lyndon Baines Johnson advocates for the elimination of poverty, crime, racial injustice and improving the environment. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th United States president, with a vision of improving the future for Americans. He focuses on “The Great Society” which is what he wants to inspire Americans to strive toward. Beyond the ordinary pursuit of economic success, Americans would acquire significance and ambition in life through greater educational and recreational opportunities. The challenge is whether we have the wisdom to utilize that wealth to enhance and elevate our national life and to evolve the quality of our American civilization.

The great society is where each child can discover information to enhance his knowledge and to grow his talents. It is where recreation is an appreciated opportunity to construct and reflect, not a dreaded reason for fatigue and anxiety. It is where the city of a man serves not just the requirements of the body and the
It is difficult to live a pleasant life in American cities nowadays, there are many complications occurring due to the continuous increase in population. Open land is disappearing and old landmark is infringed. A major problem is that expansion is decaying these precious values of community with neighbors and harmony with the environment. Also, the landscape of America is in danger as it is threatened by pollution and deforestation.Moreover, Education is an important part of a person's life but many are not able to afford it.Poverty must not be an obstacle to learning and learning must offer an escape from poverty. Most of the qualified teachers are unpaid while many paid teachers are unqualified. In order to have an educational system that grows in excellence, teachers need to explore new techniques, find new ways to stimulate the love of learning and the capacity for