The movement aimed to end poverty and improve social conditions in the 1950s-1960s was the War on Poverty, initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of his Great Society agenda. Launched in response to widespread poverty in the United States, this movement sought to reduce poverty rates through various initiatives, including education, job training, and community development. Programs like Head Start and Medicare aimed to provide assistance and opportunities to marginalized groups. While it made strides in addressing some social issues, the movement faced challenges and criticisms, particularly regarding its effectiveness and long-term impact on poverty in America.