JFK / LBJ

New Frontier

The campaign program advocated by JFK in the 1960 election. He promised to revitalize the stagnant economy and enact reform legislation in education, health care, and civil rights.

Alan Shepard

First American in space

Mandate

An authoritative command - also used by a politician. If the candidate wins by a large margin - the candidate then can claim there is a clear indication that voters approve of his/her plan

Peace Corps

An agency established in 1961 to provide volunteer assistance to developing nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America by JFK

Race to the Moon

Race between the Soviets and the US in the advance of science and space exploration

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.

July 20, 1969

Date first man walked on the moon

Neil Armstrong

First man to walk on the moon

The Other America

This novel was an influential study of the poverty in the U.S., published by Michael Harrington & it was the driving force behind the "war on poverty." 20% of the U.S. at the time was living below the poverty line.

November 22, 1963

The date that JFK was assassinated

Dallas, Texas 1963

Place and Year John F. Kennedy was assassinated

Lee Harvey Oswald

On November 22, 1963, he assassinated President Kennedy who was riding downtown Dallas, Texas. Oswald was later shot in front of television cameras by Jack Ruby.

Warren Commission

Commission made by LBJ after killing of John F. Kennedy. Conclusion is that Oswald killed Kennedy on his own. Commissioner is Chief Justice Warren

Great Society

President Johnson name for reform program. In 1965, Congress passed many measures, including Medicare, civil rights legislation, and federal aid to education.

Master Politician

a politician who can really work the crowd and get what he wants done - a term to label President Johnson

LBJ Treatment

Nickname for Johnson's legendary ability to persuade (sometimes by bullying) senators to support his bills

Economic Opportunity Act

A law, enacted in 1964, that provided funds for youth programs, antipoverty measures, small-business loans, and job training

War on Poverty

President Lyndon B. Johnson's program in the 1960's to provide greater social services for the poor and elderly

Medicare

A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years of age and older

Medicaid

A federal and state assistance program that pays for health care services for people who cannot afford them.

Immigration Act of 1965

Abolished the national-origins quotas and providing for the admission each year of 170,000 immigrants from the Eastern Hemisphere and 120,000 from the Western Hemisphere - opened the door for many non-European immigrant to settle in the US

Silent Spring

A book written to voice the concerns of environmentalists. Launched the environmentalist movement by pointing out the effects of civilization development.

Warren Court

the Supreme Court during the period when Earl Warren was chief justice, noted for its activism in the areas of civil rights and free speech

Mapp v. Ohio

Established the exclusionary rule was applicable to the states (evidence seized illegally cannot be used in court)

Giden v. Wainwright

Poor defendants have a right to an attorney if facing felony charges - free legal counsel to those who could not afford it

Escobedo v. Illinois

Defendant must be allowed access to a lawyer before questioning by police - have the right to a lawyer present during questioning

Miranda v. Arizona

The accused must be notified of their rights before being questioned by the police

Presidential election of 1960

Between Dem Kennedy and Rep Nixon - first debate live on TV

Camelot

Mythical court of King Arthur, Wife of President Kennedy (Jackie) claimed her Husband John had this vision for the United States

Best and the Brightest

Term given for the group of advisor Pres Kennedy surrounded himself with

Flexible Response

Kennedy's foreign policy to buildup of conventional troops and weapons to allow a nation to fight a limited war without using nuclear weapons

Presidential election of 1964

Between Dem LBJ and Rep Barry Goldwater - LBJ wins in a land slide

TV Debates 1960

The first nationally televised presidential debates—four 60‑minute live broadcasts (Sept 26-Oct 21, 1960) between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Kennedy's appearance and his performance helped him win the election of 1960. This event highlighted TV's power in shaping candidates' images and the importance of image

Warren Commission

Commission made by LBJ after killing of John F. Kennedy. Conclusion is that Oswald killed Kennedy on his own. Named after Chief Justice Warren who was the Commissioner of the committee

I think we've just delivered the South to the Republican Party... we lost the South for a generation

Lyndon B. Johnson acknowledged the political fallout of signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The South would vote for the Republican party in election going forward - the Solid South of Reconstruction was dead.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

LBJ greatly admired this man who took him under his wing when he was a Congressman

Reasons JFK won the 1960 Election

His support/ stand of Civil Rights lead many Black to vote for him and his performance at the TV debate where he appeared confidence, capable, and energetic

Reasons that hurt JFK in the 1960 Election

Age and he lacked experience, he was Catholic

Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country

Famous phrase uttered at his inaugural address uttered the famous phrase, which demonstrated a renewed spirit of public service