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LBJ's 'Great Society' Speech

60th Anniversary

22 May 1964: During a speech at Ohio University, the US president first mentions his 'Great Society'. The elimination of poverty and racial injustice would be the focus of this domestic agenda.

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14 May - 28 May

Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics.

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