LBJ Gives State of the Union Address

President Johnson addresses Congress, proposing a 6% tax surcharge to support domestic poverty programs and finance the Vietnam War. He emphasizes the need to resolve national issues, uphold commitments, and build a better America. The surcharge is expected to raise $4.5 billion in the first year, with a potential early termination if expenditures decrease.

What was the purpose of the special joint session of Congress attended by President Johnson?

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To debate a new education bill

• To hear the State of the Union message

• To discuss the Vietnam War

What was the proposed duration of the 6 percent tax surcharge suggested by President Johnson?

• Two years

• One year

• Five years

• Three years

What did President Johnson urge Congress and the nation to do in his address?

• To reduce military spending

• To increase corporate taxes

• To resolve issues and meet commitments

• To focus solely on domestic issues

What was the intended use of the revenue from the proposed tax surcharge?

• To fund space exploration

• To support domestic poverty programs and the Vietnam War

• To build new infrastructure

• To reduce the national debt

How much revenue was expected to be raised in the first year from the tax surcharge?

• $5 billion

• $4.5 billion

• $6 billion

• $3 billion