J.F.K
Fill in the blank
"Every ________ starts with the decision to try"
Accomplishment
What was the name of the spaceship Alan Shepard went in?
The Freedom 7
When was JFK assassinated?
November 22, 1963
12:30
How much did a burger cost in 1962?
15 cents
What famous movie was made in the 1960s?
To Kill a Mockingbird
Who assassinated J.F.K?
Lee Harvey Oswald
The Peace Corp was promoting ______________.
world peace and friendship
Who created the strike called La Causa?
Ceasar Chavez
What famous speech was given in 1963?
"I have a dream" By Martin Luther King Jr.
WHERE did the longest burning fire in the United States start?
Pennsylvania
What is one thing that J.F.K dealt with during his presidency?
- WWl
- Space Exploration
- The Truman Fair Deal
Space Exploration
What were the Freedom Riders fighting for?
Equality for everybody in America.
What was one of the major things that JFK had to deal with?
The Cuban missile crisis (Nuclear War)
What did Kennedy discover during his presidency?
The Press Conference
Name one unsuccessful domestic program.
Civil Rights
Big Tax Cut
Federal Education Laws
What was J.F.K's biggest accomplishment?
The Civil Rights Act and the Peace Corps
When was the Berlin Wall built? How long was it?
It was built on August 13, 1961. Started as 28 miles and ended as 75 miles.
What quote was said during JFKs speech in New Orleans 1962?
If not us, who?
If not now, when?
Who created the colorful portraits of Marilyn Monroe?
Andy Warhol
Who was a famous runner in the 1960s?
Wilma Rudolph
Why was the medicare act unsuccessful for J.F.K?
He couldn't get it past the Welfare Program.
What was the purpose of The Bay of Pigs? How did it end?
They wanted to overthrow the Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, from power. They failed and Castro overthrew the nations American backed President, General Fulgencio Batista.
What happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
It was the invasion of Cuba and airstrike against missle bases. Then they ordered all missiles out of Cuba.
What quote came out of the space expedition?
"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try" J. F. K.
Who was a famous musician in the 1960s?
Leonardo Bernstein