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Johnson's "Great Society" Plan & McCoy's Legacy | May 2

1964: President Lyndon B. Johnson unveiled his ambitious "Great Society" plan at the University of Michigan's commencement, outlining key initiatives like Medicare and the Civil Rights Act. 1844: Elijah McCoy, born to escaped enslaved parents in Canada, became renowned for his steam engine oil lubrication invention, inspiring the phrase "The Real McCoy."

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02 May 2024