The Forgotten American

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The Special Message to the Congress on the Problems of the American Indian, also known as The Forgotten American' speech, was addressed to the United States Congress on March 6, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

In the speech, Johnson outlined economic and social issues facing Native Americans and called for an end to the termination policy. He stated his belief in "a policy of maximum choice for the American Indian" grounded in "programs of self-help, self-development, self-determination". He also announced Executive Order 11399, creating a National Council on Indian Opportunity led by the vice president alongside indigenous and business community leaders.

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