How were Johnson's Great Society Programs meant to address the problems identified in his

inaugural address.?

Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Ronald Reagan had different understandings of the role of the federal government, particularly when it came to domestic policy. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson announced his administration's biggest domestic goal: the building of a "Great Society." These programs would go beyond ending racial injustice-a goal to which Johnson believed the U. S. was already committed-to improving and perfecting all areas of life. Fourteen task forces made up of academics and government experts studied American society: transportation, education, natural beauty, and civil rights. Every task force worked directly for the President. Their findings and recommendations were shared among government officials.