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JFK and the Cold War. Containing Communism. -JFK had to devote much of his time to foreign policy -conventional weaponry program -economic aid to L.A. -creation of the Peace Corps. A More Flexible Response. -did not like how Eisenhower was quick to use nuclear threats
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Containing Communism -JFK had to devote much of his time to foreign policy -conventional weaponry program -economic aid to L.A. -creation of the Peace Corps
A More Flexible Response -did not like how Eisenhower was quick to use nuclear threats -”Flexible Response” -conventional weaponry -buildup of troops -expanded Special Forces
Aid to Latin America Alliance for Progress -U.S. pledge $20 billion to L.A. -schools -housing -health care -some it worked others is did not
Cold War Issues/Crises -Space race is going to continue to intensify -The Bay of Pigs failure -The building of Berlin Wall -The Cuban Missile Crisis