John F. Kennedy and the “New Frontier”
What did kennedy promise?
Kennedy promised new solutions in the defense of freedom overseas and in grappling with problems at home.
what is federal aid to education
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act gave over $1 billion to local school districts
What is November 1, 1955?
the start of the vietnam war?
what did the newspaper reporters and television journalists do?
Newspaper reporters and television journalists played an increasingly important role in presenting the Vietnam War to the American public
What did Kennedy do for women's rights?
Kennedy set up a federal commission to report on the status of women and signed the Equal Pay Act in 1963
What was the space race?
Competing with the Russian space program, Kennedy announced that the United States would place a man on the moon by the end of the decade.
what is Johnson's "Great Society"
In January 1965, Johnson introduced his Great Society programs His aim was to turn the United States into a more egalitarian society by opening up opportunities for all Americans.
What is Fear of Communism
American leaders were afraid of the spread of Communism. They saw all the Communist nations of the world as part of the same monolithic bloc
what are doves?
"Doves" wanted the United States to withdraw from the war. They saw the contest as a civil war between Vietnamese in which the United States simply had no business.
What is the women's liberation movement?
advocating for women's rights and liberation from societal oppression and male dominance, focusing on issues like equal pay, reproductive rights, and ending violence against women.
Who was in the Presidential election of 1960?
The Presidential election of 1960 was contested by two younger politicians: Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon
What was the most enduring part of Johnson's "Great Society"?
The most enduring part of Johnson's "Great Society" programs was the introduction of Medicare and Medicaid
What is the The Geneva Accords?
The Geneva Accords, signed in July 1954, were a collection of agreements that aimed to end the First Indochina War and establish a path towards a unified, independent Vietnam, though this never fully materialized
What are hawks?
“Hawks" believed it was important to stop the spread of Communism. They saw the war as the defense of South Vietnam, a sovereign country, against an inva- sion from the North. Most Hawks thought that an all-out military effort in Vietnam could bring victory.
What are the origins of the women's liberation movement
fueled by the Civil Rights Movement, the anti-war movement, and the New Left, as well as dissatisfaction with traditional gender roles and sexism within existing leftist groups