Economy
When was the great depression?
In the 1930s
How long was JFK president for?
JFK was president for about 2 years from 1961-1963
the economic prosperity of U.S. society as a result of the war
Is JFK considered 'old' money or 'new' money?
JFK is considered 'new' money; note that 'old money' wealth typically dates back centuries, originating from inherited fortunes rather than recent business success
What is fordism?
Fordism relies on assembly lines, standardized products and high wages (most prominent during the 1930s-1970s)
How old was JFK when he was elected as the U.S. president?
JFK was 43 years old; the 2nd youngest U.S. president to date (1st: Theodore Roosevelt,42)
What was American culture like in the 1960s?
1. More awareness of gender inequality: In 1963 there was the initiation of the women's movement
2. Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed
3. Growing counter culture against violence abroad
What are the 3 forms of Capital that Pierre Bourdieu talked about?
1. Cultural capital : acquired through tastes, likes,dislikes
2. Economic capital : money ($$$)
3. political capital: gives you the knowledge to decode the world (I.e. having a degree)
What is neoliberalism?
The economic model that promotes free market capitalism and minimal government intervention
Name 2 positive things that JFK is famously known for?
1. The establishment of the Peace Corps in 1961
2. The Alliance for progress
Who benefitted from the economy post ww2?
What are the three components that define social class according to Weber?
1. power
2. class
3. status
What occurred after the great depression?
People grew weary of neoliberal politics and thus the government had to step in to help those who were struggling economically
TV gave JFK a platform to reach a much wider audience and to win them over with his charisma. In fact, the presidential debates between him and his opponent Regan were televised and he ensured to brush up on his media literacy before hand to be able to captivate the American public
What happed during the McCarthy era?
Name one thing about JFK's private life that he intentionally kept from the American public?
1. His infidelity
2. His health
3. Alleged connections to Chicago Mob
What is the welfare state and how does it differ from neoliberalism?
The welfare state takes on a more hands on approach than neoliberalism because it is when the government creates programs (i.e. social security, food stamps, unemployment, etc) that give its citizens benefits that are intended help them out financially
What was the role of 'race' during the JFK era?
JFK addressed racial inequality which set up the groundwork for LBJ
What was American culture like in the 1950s?
1. There was an economic boom
2. There was also an increase in the number of babies being born (baby boom era)
3. Anti-communism propaganda was rampant
4. There was racial discrimination that impeded people of color from being able to build generational wealth
What was the significance of JFK's televised funeral services?
TV stations covered JFK's assassination and burial for 4 days non-stop. The significance of this event being televised is that American people were collectively able to grieve the death of JFK and even if they did not know him personally, many were affected personally> idea of collective memory