The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 which created the Community Action Program, Job Corps and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), centerpiece of the "war on poverty" – August 20, 1964 Food Stamp Act of 1964 – August 31, 1964[3] Elementary and Secondary Education Act - April 11, 1965 Social Security Act 1965 (Created Medicare and Medicaid) – July 19, 1965