The Great Society programs in the U.S. were characterized by a series of economic and social reforms aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice, initiated during President Lyndon B. Johnson's administration in the 1960s. This ambitious domestic agenda included initiatives such as Medicare, Medicaid, and various education and housing programs. By expanding the federal government's role in social welfare, the Great Society aimed to improve the quality of life for Americans, promote economic opportunity, and address systemic inequalities. This era significantly shaped modern American liberalism and laid the groundwork for ongoing debates about government intervention in social issues.