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Chp 20.2 – The New Frontier

Chp 20.2 – The New Frontier. Freedom 7.

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Chp 20.2 – The New Frontier

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  1. Chp 20.2 – The New Frontier

  2. Freedom 7 “Until the moment I stepped out of the flight deck…I hadn’t realized the intensity of the emotions and feelings that so many people had for me, for the other astronauts, and for the whole manned space program…I was very close to tears as I thought, it’s no longer just our fight to get ‘out there.’ The struggle belongs to everyone in America…From now on there was no turning back.” Alan Shephard

  3. Why did Kennedy have trouble achieving many of his New Frontier goals? He lacked the votes in Congress and a popular mandate. The Promise of Progress

  4. 1961 America was in a recession 6% unemployment Personal consumption down Car sales dropped by $1 billion Fewer people took overseas vacations Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg - Feb, 1961 “We are in a full-fledged recession.” Proposed deficit spending (like Roosevelt) to stimulate economic growth. 1961 increase in spending proposal to Congress 20% increase to military Increase minimum wage to $1.25 hour Extended unemployment insurance Provided assistance to cities with high unemployment The Promise of ProgressStimulating the Economy

  5. Peace Corps Volunteer assistance to developing nations of Asia, Africa, and Latin America Critics – “Kennedy’s Kiddie Korps” Huge success Agrigultural advisers, teachers, health aides By 1968 >35,000 volunteers in 60 nations around the world. Alliance for Progress Offered economic and technical assistance to Latin American countries. 1961 – 1969 invested ~ $12 billion Keep countries from siding with Cuba The Promise of ProgressAddressing Poverty Abroad

  6. Why did Kennedy want to invest in foreign aid? To help developing countries and to create a strong U.S. presence to counter communist influence. The Promise of Progress

  7. April 12, 1961 1st human in space – Yuri Gagarin – Soviet cosmonaut May 1961 U.S. man in space Telstar communications satellite NASA “the space race” July 20, 1969 – Neil Armstrong first steps on moon. Technology developed from the space program. Computer chips Medical, telecommunication and aviation advances Freeze-dried foods Instant beverages Velcro Miniaturization Race to the Moon

  8. Q – What effect did the space program have on other areas of American life? A – It improved education, particularly in science and math, and spurred many business and industries. Race to the Moon

  9. Race to the Moon Oh no! Not Again! First Man on Mars

  10. Race to the Moon

  11. In what directions did President Kennedy seem to be taking his administration in 1963? Toward taking more action on domestic problems, including poverty, civil rights, economy. The Promise of Progress

  12. Q - How did the Warren Commission’s findings differ from other theories regarding President Kennedy’s death? A - It declared that Oswald acted alone, while others claimed a conspiracy. Tragedy in Dallas

  13. JFK Records Act, 1992 • Created a panel to review government and private files to decide which should be part of the public record. • Newly declassified evidence lends weight to the belief that JFK was shot from the front ⇒Oswald could not have acted alone ⇒ conspiracy theory.

  14. The Movement of Migrant Workers Cherries Apples strawberries • Pacific Coast • Fruit farms

  15. Immigration

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