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The New Frontier and the Great Society

The New Frontier and the Great Society. Preview a timeline of events during the 1960s. What has been going on during the Cold War? Why is this time period so significant? Watch the video – The Legacy of the Kennedy’s What moments in JFK’s early life define him going into his presidency?.

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The New Frontier and the Great Society

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  1. The New Frontier and the Great Society

  2. Preview a timeline of events during the 1960s. • What has been going on during the Cold War? • Why is this time period so significant? • Watch the video – The Legacy of the Kennedy’s • What moments in JFK’s early life define him going into his presidency? Bell ringer– Day 1

  3. Reconsider the video from yesterday: • Based on what you posted on the board, predict the influence that could have on an event during JFKs presidency? • Watching another 15-20 mins.: • Has your position changed? Knowing that Joe Kennedy had a huge impact on JFK, what was the most defining moment that happened early on in JFKs life that would impact his presidency? Bell Ringer – Day 2

  4. Objective: Determine how JFK is likely to handle both domestic and foreign issues during his presidency. Question: What direction is JFK wanting to take the nation during the Cold War era? Directions: Work within your group to read the document, answer the questions and then transfer them over to a piece of butcher block paper. Activity

  5. 1960 Campaign and the Cuban missile crisis

  6. How great of an influence does social media have on an election? • Read over the article and glance at the infographics to determine your answer to this question. Bell Ringer

  7. Analyze how television coverage influenced the presidential election of 1960. Summarize how President Kennedy planned to stop the spread of communism. Explain why the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba failed. Describe how the Cuban missile crisis almost led to war. Objectives

  8. The 1960 CAmpaign • Eisenhower very popular • 22 amendment • Rep. = Richard Nixon • Dem. = John F. Kennedy • He’s not a WASP!!! • Johnson brings a slight advantage to the ticket

  9. What is the difference that you notice between listening to the debate on the radio versus watching the debate on TV? Does either candidate have a slight edge with either form of media? Activity

  10. Inaugural Address • What kind of emotion comes out of JFK’s inaugural address? • What message is he hoping to send to the rest of the nation with his address? • What are some significant statements that he makes in his address? • Does his message in his inaugural address hold true to the speeches we previously read? Activity

  11. Kennedy Charisma • Popularity overwhelms the president • Jackie contributes to the glamour • Kennedy is an inspiring figure • Kennedy tries to control appearance

  12. Kennedy’s Advisers • Solutions to global problems • Theodore Sorensen • Robert McNamara • Dean Rusk • McGeorge Bundy • “Bobby” Kennedy

  13. Consider that you are one of the following individuals listening to his speech. Putting yourself in their role, how would you respond? Activity

  14. Foreign and Domestic Policy

  15. Domestic Frontier • Policy titled the New Frontier • Manage the economy • Price of steel is a concern • Programs to save economy contradict Kennedy agenda

  16. Kennedy’s foreign Policy • Nuclear arms buildup • The Green Berets, option seen through Truman Doctrine • Block Soviet influence through Peace Corp and Alliance for Progress • Castro establishes a Communist government • Bay of Pigs FAILS!

  17. Bay of Pigs invasion

  18. The Berlin Crisis • U.S. still controls West Germany • Berlin Wall is the greatest symbol of the Cold War

  19. The missiles of october • Defensive weapons use only for protection • CIA monitors weapons build up • B-52 bombers prepare for battle • Turning point of US-Soviet relations • Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

  20. The Kennedy White House & Domestic Policy

  21. What do you know about president Kennedy and his administration? iThink Moment

  22. Discuss how President Kennedy’s image conflicted with reality. Identify why Kennedy had difficulty getting legislation passed. Explain how the Kennedy administration tried to help poor Americans. Describe how Americans responded to the death of the president. Objective

  23. Helping the disadvantaged • Area Redevelopment Act provides assistance to the poor • “The Other America” challenges leaders to face reality of poverty

  24. Watch the video – The Kennedys: The Later Years. • Did the Kennedy’s have a positive or negative influence on American government? • Did society change for the better as a result of their participation in politics? Ithink moment – day 2

  25. Assassination of John F. Kennedy

  26. What do you know about Kennedy’s assassination? Is there a popular theory that explains his assassination? iThink Moment

  27. Describe how Americans responded to the death of the President. Objectives

  28. Tragedy in Dallas • Kennedy attempts to build support in Texas • At 12:30pm Kennedy was killed • Lee Harvey Oswald • Jack Ruby • Acting alone??? • Warren Commission claims “no conspiracy”

  29. DEAlEY PLAZA

  30. How does the evidence in the video help to explain JFK’s assassination? Would you claim him to be a martyr? How would Kennedy’s death change someone’s expectations of the future in the 1960s? The Zapruder Film – ABC News

  31. Interview 4 different people (teachers, family members) that were alive when JFK was assassinated. • Discuss with them feelings that they had when they learned the news, what they were doing and how they felt about the future. Assignment

  32. Work with 2-3 other people. • Research 3 possible conspiracy theories. • Create a presentation poster for the one conspiracy theory you support. • Provide pictures, diagrams, statistics that support the theory. Research

  33. Investigation Room: John F. Kennedy • 35th President of the United States • (1961-1963) • Domestic Policy: New Frontier • Allies: • Robert Kennedy • Lyndon B. Johnson

  34. Investigation Room: Jackie Kennedy • First Lady • Favors the arts and music • Jealous wife, husband had an affair with Marilyn Monroe

  35. Investigation Room: Lyndon B. Johnson • Vice-President to John F. Kennedy • Supposed to be the candidate for the 1960 Presidential Election for the Democratic Party • Not liked much by the president and his staff • Pushed out to do “fluff jobs”

  36. WHO DID IT??? THE ANSWER….

  37. How did JFK’s family respond to the situation? Is the way that Lyndon Johnson responded 24 hours after the assassination appropriate? Explain your position. Does this video present bias? 24 Hours After the Assassination

  38. A Nation Reacts and LBJ Takes Office

  39. What impression do you have of Johnson now that he is president? • What are the expectation of his presidency? • Is Johnson responsible for fulfilling President Kennedy’s unfulfilled goals? Bell Ringer

  40. Explain how Johnson responded to the death of the president. Explain how President Johnson’s War on Poverty affected American communities. Identify the problems that the Great Society programs addressed. Detail how the Warren Court expanded individual liberties. Objectives

  41. Charismatic Engaging Poor Rich Ambitious Hard working Master of compromise Adjective for Johnson

  42. Shock, Surprise and growing up • Which theory seems to fit best? • Hours after the assassination were confusing, shocked the world • Memorial services were held worldwide

  43. Lyndon Johnson: The MAN • Became senator in 1930s • Wife – “Lady Bird” • Required to come back from serving during WW2 • Made sure US was first in space before 1970

  44. Taking over • Johnson supports Kennedy’s agenda • Tax cuts were main concern for people • Civil rights are confronted with Johnson’s policies • Guaranteed jobs in gov’t for minorities • Job Corp, Head Start, VISTA

  45. The Great Society: Accomplisments

  46. Read through Johnson’s Great Society Speech. • Outline Johnson’s goals and the ways in which he planned on achieving those goals. Johnson’s Great Society

  47. Johnson’s Domestic Policy • Spoke at University of Michigan of a “Great Society” • Public support is given during 1964 presidential election with Tonkin Gulf Incident • Beats Barry Goldwater in a landslide victory • Civil Rights Act of 1964 • EEOC • Voting Rights Act of 1965 • 24th Amendment

  48. Programs under President johnson • War on Poverty • Lift people out of cycle of poverty • Medicare • Health care for the elderly • Medicaid • Free health care for the needy • Education • Provide aid to schools in poor areas

  49. Programs under president johnson • National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities • Arts are priceless • The Environment • Beautification projects • The Job Corps • Enabling job skills for men and women • Head Start • Education for disadvantaged families

  50. The great society starts to fall over • Johnson’s attention shifts to Vietnam • Loses support for initiatives • Continued programs include • Medicare • Medicaid • NEH • Head Start

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