I Have A Plan
Plan by President Kennedy that included funding to NASA for space exploration
New Frontier
a state of political hostility between countries characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare.
Cold War
"Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what can you do for your country."
Kennedy
First African American President of the U.S.
Barack Obama
Worldwide health threat (Pandemic) that caused many schools and businesses to shut down in early 2020. Government mandated vaccines were required for many workers such as healthcare and military.
Covid 19
Plan by Lyndon B. Johnson to increase government spending towards social and economic issues facing citizens. This plan included Medicare and Medicaid
Great Society
War that the U.S. was involved in to attempt to stop the spread of communism. This war began under Kennedy and the U.S. exited under Ford.
Vietnam War
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Only president to resign from office.
Richard Nixon
A major reason for the War in Iraq was the belief that the government of that country was in possession of stockpiles of these weapons.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD's)
An agreement between the two major political parties to work together in Congress in order to pass legislation.
Bipartisanship
The theory that the U.S. followed by getting involved in wars during the Cold War. The idea was that if one country fell to communism, others would follow.
Domino Theory
Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!
Ronald Reagan - Berlin Wall
Second father and son pair to serve as presidents.
George H. W. and George W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Plan under George W. Bush after 9/11 that was passed by Congress to broaden federal powers to monitor electronic communications of citizens.
Patriot Act
UN involved with the U.S. as a major leader against Iraq's takeover of Kuwait.
Persian Gulf War
“I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as President, I must put the interest of America first.”
Richard Nixon - Resignation
Second man elected to 2 non-consecutive terms as president.
An agreement during Clinton's presidency for free trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Plan under Ronald Reagan to create a space-based missile defense program.
Star Wars
an international, American-led military campaign launched following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
War on Terror
"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundation of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America."
George W. Bush - 9/11
Only president never elected to office of president or vice president.
Gerald Ford
Scandal during Reagan's presidency regarding arms sales to Iran in order to send money to help the Contras in Nicaragua.
Iran-Contra Scandal