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America's War on Poverty

In the midst of unprecedented national prosperity in the 1960s, poverty was "rediscovered" by American policy makers, media and the public. This series examines how the poor fared during these years and the resultant evolution of foundation and public sector programs addressing the challenges of poverty.

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StatusEnded
Original NameAmerica's War on Poverty
First Air DateJanuary 16, 1995
Last Air DateJanuary 18, 1995
Seasons1
Episodes5
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesBlackside
NetworksPBS
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S01E05

My Brother's Keeper

The Nixon Administration and the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO), in a surprising partnership, bring the nation to the brink of overhauling the federal Social Security system and replacing welfare with a guaranteed income for all citizens.

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