May 22, 2014, marks the 50th anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society" address. The speech was a milestone in American history, heralding fundamental changes that advanced racial equality while also decisively expanding the scale and scope of government. It is no exaggeration to say that the Great Society created the foundation for America's modern welfare state. Half a century later, what is the Great Society's legacy?

This question is the centerpiece of a recent report by Nicholas Eberstadt. Please join the author and a panel of public policy experts as they discuss the 50-year legacy of the Great Society and its impact on America.

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The Great Society at 50: The triumph and the tragedy

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