During the LBJ administration, Johnson focused on ending the War on Poverty, the centerpiece of his presidency, and on bringing justice to his fellow man. However, his pressing desire was to give the “Great Society a chance to grow and prosper! Johnson inherited the presidential seat after the death of John F. Kennedy. Immediately, Johnson focused on establishing himself in the office of the Presidency and carrying on JFK's legacy. Johnson quickly administered a group of national programs that he called the “Great Society.” Johnson's vision for the Great Society was based both on his primary identification with the New Deal (which he strongly supported) and on his commitment to go beyond FDR's achievement to create an America worthy of leadership in the twenty-first century. For America, this was the perfect time to build a Great Society. LBJ was confident that this was the moment to demonstrate that our material progress is only the foundation upon which we will build a richer life in mind and spirit. He believed that the Great Society rested on an abu...