War on Poverty at 60: Eastern Kentucky much closer to U.S. on economic measures
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War on Poverty at 60: Eastern Kentucky much closer to U.S. on economic measures
The work to broaden the economy in Eastern Kentucky continues 60 years after President Lyndon B. Johnson visited in April 1964 as part of his push for anti-poverty programs. On the 60th anniversary of the "War on Poverty," the economy of the Eastern Kentucky is in transition and finding ways to replace the impact of coal.
Apr 18, 2024
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