One of President Lyndon B. Johnson's first official acts as president was to continue the legislative agenda of his predecessor, John F. Kennedy, particularly advocating for civil rights. Shortly after taking office on November 22, 1963, he addressed Congress to push for the passage of the Civil Rights Act, emphasizing the need for equality and justice. Additionally, he signed the Economic Opportunity Act in 1964, which aimed to combat poverty and improve education and job training programs.
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