President Lyndon Johnson supported social programs as a way to alleviate poverty and inequality in the United States. He believed that providing assistance to those in need would help create a more prosperous and equal society. Johnson's Great Society programs included initiatives such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the War on Poverty, which aimed to improve access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for all Americans. By investing in social programs, Johnson hoped to create a more just and equitable society for all citizens.
