4- Presidents 1960-74 Flashcards
When was JFK president
1960-63
What was JFKs policy and what did it mean
New frontier, he wanted to unite the nation and create a fairer society with greater opportunity for all.
Why did southern congressmen dislike JFK
His commitment to civil rights
Where was JFK successful in civil rights?
Supported James Meredith and introduced the civil rights bill to congress
Why did JFK cut taxes
Increase spending boost to the economy
How did JFK create jobs
Increased spending on defence and in space tech
What was the minimum wage in JFKs presidency
$1.25
What did JFK set up for the unemployed
Training schemes
Why was Medicare made
To provide cheaper state health insurance
What limited the success of JfKs reforms
His assassination in 1963,
He faced lots of opposition because he won the election by a very small margin,
People thought he was too inexperienced
When was LBJ president and what was his policy
1963-68, great society
What overshadowed LBjs successes
Reputation of JFK, US involvement in Vietnam war
What did LBJ set out to do in his great society
Declare a war on poverty and end racial discrimination
What was LBJ more successful at than any other president at
Passing bills through congress
What 2 major acts did LBJ pass
Civil rights act 1964, voting rights act 1965
