The Great Society was a set of reforms and programs that President Lyndon B. Johnson got Congress to pass in the 1960s. It was an effort to make life better for all Americans. The Great Society helped people get jobs, brought better education and health care, and helped people find a place to live. It also helped protect the environment, clean up cities, and make sure everyone had civil rights. It was a way for the government to help people improve their lives and make the United States a better place.