JFK & The Cold War
This President led the U.S. during the early 60s and challenged us to reach the moon.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
The Soviet launch of this first artificial satellite in 1957 started the whole race.
What is Sputnik
This President took office after JFK and declared a "War on Poverty."
Who is Lyndon Johnson?
This theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, its neighbors would too.
What is Domino Theory?
This 1968 surprise attack over 150 locations showed Americans the war wasn't almost over.
This communist leader took over Cuba in 1959, leading to years of tension with the U.S.
Who is Fidel Castro
He was the first human being ever to travel into outer space (Soviet).
Who is Yuri Gagarin?
This set of domestic programs aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice.
He was the communist leader of North Vietnam who fought for independence.
Who is Ho Chi Minh?
There was a difference between what the government said and what people saw on the nightly news. As a result, people began to lose faith in the Government.
What is the Credibility Gap?
This 1961 failed invasion of Cuba was an attempt to overthrow the communist government.
What is the Bay of Pigs?
He was the first American in space, making his flight just weeks after the Soviets.
Who is Alan Shepard?
This program provides government-funded health insurance specifically for the elderly.
What is Medicare?
In1964 this event led to the U.S. dramatically increasing its military presence in Vietnam.
What is the Gulf of Tonkin Incident?
This President was elected in 1968 promising "Peace with Honor" and the "Silent Majority."
This 1962 event was a 13-day standoff over nuclear missiles; JFK used a Quarantine to stop it.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis
In 1969, this American became the first human to ever set foot on the moon's surface.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This program provides government-funded health insurance for low-income individuals.
What is Medicaid?
This act of Congress gave the President a "blank check" to use military force in Vietnam.
What is the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
This "Strategy" involved gradually withdrawing U.S. troops and letting South Vietnam do more fighting.
What is Vietnamization?
This physical barrier was built in 1961 to stop people from fleeing communist East Germany.
What is the Berlin Wall?
GPS, Football Helmets, and Polarized sunglasses are all examples of this byproduct of the space race.
What is advancing technology?
Chemical Herbicide that US troops used to clear vegitaion in the jungles.
What is Agent Orange?
The oppressive leader of South Vietnam.
Who is Ngo Dinh Diem?
Tragic event that resulted in National Guard members killing 4 college students and wounding 11 others.
What is the Kent State shooting?