JFK's Domestic Policy

US History

When was John F. Kennedy elected president?

1960

What did John F. Kennedy call his domestic program?

The New Frontier

What were two key pledges of John F. Kennedy's domestic program?

Create economic opportunity and expand healthcare and civil rights.

What did John F. Kennedy want to jump-start?

The space program

What was one of President Kennedy's New Frontier proposals that succeeded?

Increase the minimum wage

What was another successful New Frontier proposal by President Kennedy?

Extend Social Security benefits

What did President Kennedy do to improve the welfare system?

Improve the welfare system

What significant legislation did President Kennedy pass regarding pay?

The first Equal Pay Act for men and women

What prevented President Kennedy from enacting all of his proposed programs?

A conservative Congress

What did Kennedy propose to increase military spending?

Increased military spending

What tax proposals did Kennedy make for businesses?

Tax credits for business

What tax proposals did Kennedy make for the middle class?

Tax cuts for the middle class

What economic strategy did Kennedy suggest to stimulate the economy?

Deficit spending to stimulate the economy

What did Kennedy recognize as a need for the United States?

To beat the Soviet Union in the space race.

What was Kennedy's national goal regarding space exploration?

To place a man on the moon before 1970.

Which organization received generous funding from Congress for space exploration?

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

When was President Kennedy assassinated?

November, 1963

Where was President Kennedy assassinated?

Dallas, Texas

What event was President Kennedy participating in when he was assassinated?

A motorcade

How did Americans feel about President Kennedy's assassination?

Deeply saddened

Who was sworn in as the new President after Kennedy's death?

Vice President Johnson

What issues did the nation move to resolve after Kennedy's death?

Economic and equality issues

What commission did Johnson appoint to investigate Kennedy's assassination?

The Warren Commission