AMERICAN IDEALISM: OR WAS IT HUBRIS? In 1964, Congress had taken on an epic job. It had authorized $947.5 million to begin researching whether poverty could be eliminated in America. Its target was 35 million people living on incomes of less than $3,000 a year.

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  • Author(s): Nilsson, Jeff
  • Source:
    Saturday Evening Post. Sep/Oct2024, Vol. 296 Issue 5, p74-74. 1/4p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      POVERTY; FINANCIAL aid
    • Subject Terms:
      AMERICA
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on evaluating the ambitious 1964 Congressional effort to address poverty in America, examining whether initial measures can break the cycle of poverty and addressing deeper systemic issues beyond mere financial aid.