I. Kennedy and The Cold War A. The Election of 1960- As ‘s 2 nd term drew to a close, a mood of restlessness arose among voters. 1. Kennedy and The Canidate-Kennedy i ntered the race with a well-organized camp ain, the backing of his large family, and a handsome look and charisma that appealed to voters. 2.
Televised Debate- a milestone of the camp ain was the 1 st televised debate ever between president al candidates. 3. Kennedy and the King-Hearing of King’s arrest, Kennedy called King’s wife. B. Crisis of Cuba-The 1 st test of Kennedy’s foreign policy came 90 miles off the coast of Florida. 1.
The Cuban Dilemma-Castrode to power on the promise of democracy. 2. The Bay of Pigs-1960, President Eisenhower gave the CIA permission to secretly train hundreds of Cuban exiles. 3.
Cuban Missile Crisis-Castro had a powerful ally in Moscow – Soviet premier Nikita Kruskchev. C. Tragedy ‘n Dallas-No one could pre see that a terrible national lay just ahead. 1. Four Days in November-Kennedy was shot in the head.
2. Unanswered Questions-The Warren Commision concluded that Kennedy had been shot by Oswald. II. The Great Society A. LBJ’s Path to Power-His ambition and dive had become legendary.
1. From Texas Hills to Cap. Hill-LBJ grew up in Texas. B. Joshson’s Domestic Agenda-Americans began to solve national problems. 1.
War On Poverty-August 1964, Congress enacted the economic opportunity act 2. 1964 Election-LBJ won by a lan slide. C. Building The Great Society-In May 1964, Johnson had summed up the grand vision for america in a phase. 1. Landmark Legislation-Johnson considered education the key to success.
III. The Continuing Cold War A. The Election of 1945- As President Eisenhower’s 2 nd term drew to a close, a mood of restlessness arose among voters. 1. Kennedy and The Canidate-Kennedy i ntered the race with a well-organized camp ain, the backing of his large family, and a handsome look and charisma that appealed to voters.
2. Televised Debate- a milestone of the camp ain was the 1 st televised debate ever between president al candidates. 3. Kennedy and the King-Hearing of King’s arrest, Kennedy called King’s wife. B. Crisis of Cuba-The 1 st test of Kennedy’s foreign policy came 90 miles off the coast of Florida.
1. The Cuban Dilemma-Castrode to power on the promise of democracy. 2. The Bay of Pigs-1960, President Eisenhower gave the CIA permission to secretly train hundreds of Cuban exiles.
3. Cuban Missile Crisis-Castro had a powerful ally in Moscow – Soviet premier Nikita Kruskchev. C. Tragedy ‘n Dallas-No one could pre see that a terrible national lay just ahead. 1.
Four Days in November-Kennedy was shot in the head. 2. Unanswered Questions-The Warren Commision concluded that Kennedy had been shot by Oswald. IV. The New Frontier A. The Camelot Years- President JFK’s inauguration set the tone for life a new era.
1. The Kennedy Mystique-Critics said his smer th stylish, there was little substance. 2. The Best and Brightest-He surrounded himself with young intellectual and business people.
B. The Promise of Progress-He called americans News Pioneers. 1. Stimulating the Economy- One domestic problem Kennedy had. 2. Addressing Poverty Abroad-1 st camp ain promises he fulfilled was the peace corps.
3. Race to the Moon-April 12, 1961 the soviet union addressed a news space triumph. C. A Sad day-No one could pre see that a terrible national lay just ahead.
1. Four Days in November-Kennedy was shot in the head. 2. Unanswered Questions-The Warren Commision concluded that Kennedy had been shot by Oswald.