The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) was established in 1964 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society initiative. Its primary goal was to combat poverty in the United States by providing various programs and services aimed at improving economic conditions for low-income individuals and families. The OEO focused on education, job training, and community development to empower disadvantaged populations. The OEO played a significant role in launching several important programs, including the Job Corps and Head Start. These initiatives aimed to provide young people with vocational training and early childhood education, respectively. The OEO's efforts contributed to a broader national strategy to reduce poverty and promote economic opportunity across the country.