Who was the first president to issue deinstitutionalization laws?

Question

What is the history of deinstitutionalization, and who was the first president to sign laws in favor of it?

Answer 1

issues of deinstitutionalization emerged around 1955. From 1955 to 1980, most community mental Health programs and services in community mental health centers focused on patients' deinstitualization and their re-habilitation in the community

In the 70's, laws regarding deinstitutionalization were put in place along with alternatives to this movement.

Gerald R. Ford was president between 1974 and 1977 and the first to issue these laws.

Answer 2

Probably JFK in 1963. For details, read below.