The official poverty rate for all persons declined sharply between 1959 and:

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The official poverty rate for all persons declined sharply between 1959 and the 1970s, primarily due to the implementation of government programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. While the poverty rate continued to fluctuate in the following decades, it did not see another significant decline until the 1990s, with the introduction of welfare reform and a stronger economy.

The Official Poverty Rate for All Persons Declined Sharply Between