The Johnson Administration's social policy efforts, including the creation of Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), funding for Community Action Programs, the creation of Head Start, and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, was called:

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The social policy efforts of the Johnson Administration, including the creation of VISTA, funding for Community Action Programs, the creation of Head Start, and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, were collectively called the Great Society. This term was used to describe the ambitious social reforms aimed at reducing poverty, promoting civil rights, and expanding access to healthcare and education. The Great Society is often considered a continuation of the New Deal reforms initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt, but with a particular focus on addressing inequality and social justice issues.

The Johnson Administration's Social Policy Efforts, Including the Creation of Volunteers