New Frontier

Flashcards covering key concepts and initiatives from the New Frontier, including legislation aimed at job creation, social security, minimum wage, and food programs.

Success of Manpower Development & Training Act of 1962?

Created 351 programs in 40 states to overcome unemployment

What significant change was made after Social Security Ammendments in 1961?

The amendments expanded benefits for the elderly and disabled.

By what percentage was the Minimum Wage increased during the New Frontier initiatives?

The Minimum Wage was increased by 25%.

How many new houses were funded as part of the New Frontier programs?

funded 100,000 new houses.

What improvements were made to food programs during the New Frontier initiatives?

240,000 more people received food stamps, and 700,000 children received free school lunches in 85,000 schools.

What was a key outcome of the Area Redevelopment Act of 1961?

The act created 26,000 jobs and funded 15,000 training placements.

What was the legislative success rate during the New Frontier?

35 of 58 bills were passed through Congress.

What social issue was being addressed alongside these programs?

Women's Rights.

What Initiatives did JFK fail to pass?

Civil Rights Act, Medicaid, Area Redevelopment Acts Reauthorization

How can impacts of the NF be seen as temporary?

Created short term jobs/training that lacked long term solutions

How much did JFK provide to NASA?

Allocated $9 Billion, boosting the space race.

How did JFK assist Women’s Rights?

Presidential Commission on the status of Women (1961) & Equal Pay Act (1963)

What did the Equal Pay Act (1963) provide?

Recovered $84 million for 171,000 women

How did JFK fail in Civil Rights Legislation?

Southern Democrats in Congress blocked legislation.

Result of the Omnibus Housing Act 1961?

Allocated $5 billion, but was criticised for favouring developers and not affordable housing.

Results of the 25 cent Min. Wage increase

Helped 500k of the poorest (inc. 150k Black Women in laundry work. But low payed workers were uncovered.