Overview

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

1995 5 Episodes

Key Information

Network PBS
Type Miniseries
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Self - Narrator (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

America's War on Poverty has 1 season with 5 episodes.

America's War on Poverty premiered on January 16, 1995.

No, America's War on Poverty has ended. The final episode aired on January 18, 1995.

America's War on Poverty originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

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America's War on Poverty is classified as Documentary.