Did JFK’s New Frontier Programme Achieve Its Aim? Flashcards
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When did John F. Kennedy become president?
20 January 1961
What was the margin of victory for JFK in the presidential election?
13,000 votes
What challenges did JFK face in Congress after his election?
Considerable opposition from Republicans and conservative Democrats
What was the aim of JFK’s New Frontier program?
To achieve significant social change
What qualities did JFK emphasize as the nation moved into the 1960s?
Courage and conviction
What period did JFK describe as the most challenging and dynamic in American history?
The 1960s
Who was the first Roman Catholic president of the United States?
John F. Kennedy
What was JFK’s family background?
Came from a wealthy Boston family
What distinguished position did Joseph Kennedy, JFK’s father, hold?
US ambassador to Britain
What educational institutions did JFK attend?
- Choate School
- Harvard University
What act of bravery did JFK perform during World War II?
Saved crew members of his torpedo boat, PT 109
What political positions did JFK hold before becoming president?
- Congressman (1947)
- US Senator (1953)
What was JFK’s role in the 1956 Democratic Party election?
Vice-presidential candidate
Who did JFK narrowly defeat in the 1960 presidential election?
Richard Nixon
What major foreign policy crises occurred during JFK’s presidency?
- Failed invasion of Castro’s Cuba (April 1961)
- Berlin Wall Crisis (August 1961)
- Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962)
What was a significant outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis for JFK?
Established a reputation as an international statesman
How did JFK’s presidency fare in terms of domestic issues?
Less successful due to a hostile Congress and civil rights crises
When and where was JFK assassinated?
22 November 1963 in Dallas, Texas
Who assassinated JFK?
Lee Harvey Oswald
What has developed since JFK’s assassination?
Innumerable conspiracy theories
Who succeeded JFK as president?
Lyndon Johnson
What did Lyndon Johnson achieve in relation to JFK’s proposals?
Persuaded Congress to pass many of them
What is a recession?
A downturn in economic activity usually associated with rising unemployment.