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“ Turbulent Times” (1961-1974)

“ Turbulent Times” (1961-1974). JFK’s assassination ‘63 Civil Rights Battles ’54-68 Vietnam ’54-75 Drugs ’60s MKL Jr assassination ’68 Malcolm X assassination ’65 Bobby Kennedy assassination ’68 Feminists fight for rights ’60s. What do you know about JFK?.

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“ Turbulent Times” (1961-1974)

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  1. “Turbulent Times” (1961-1974) • JFK’s assassination ‘63 • Civil Rights Battles ’54-68 • Vietnam ’54-75 • Drugs ’60s • MKL Jr assassination ’68 • Malcolm X assassination ’65 • Bobby Kennedy assassination ’68 • Feminists fight for rights ’60s

  2. What do you know about JFK?

  3. The Kennedys in Popular Culture?

  4. Election of 1960 Kennedy (D) vs. Nixon (R)

  5. D R Pros: Pros: Cons: Cons:

  6. So…How did JFK win? 1.) TV = “Great Debates” a. 1st ever televised debate: b. Largest Audience ever, 70 million watched c. JFK will be called the “Bronzed Warrior” 2.) JFK = Pro Civil Rights a. Kennedy calls Coretta Scott King * MLK had been arrested and JFK helped negotiate his release b. Increase African American vote.

  7. The Power of Television:Does TV have an effect onPolitical Elections?

  8. Closest popular vote in history

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