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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First Aired

Jan 16, 1995

Last Aired

Jan 18, 1995

Network

PBS

Country

US