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30. The Turbulent Sixties 1960 - 1969

September 26, 1960 Televised Presidential Debate John F. Kennedy (D) and Richard M. Nixon (R)

Election of 1960

Kennedy’s Inauguration “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty. We will do all this and more.”

Focused on Foreign Affairs Berlin Crisis Civil War in Vietnam Fidel Castro in Cuba Cabinet Dean Rusk, Secretary of State Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense Robert F. Kennedy, Attorney General

Flexible Response Build up military Particularly the missile program Green Berets $6 billion increase for defense Particularly the missile program

Berlin Crisis Soviets deny access to West Berlin by East Berliners August 13, 1961: Berlin wall is completed

Vietnam US backs Ngo Dinh Diem in South Vietnam Economic aid increases steadily

Cuba Bay of Pigs Fiasco April 17, 1961 Failed attempt to overthrow Castro

Cuban Missile Crisis October, 1962 Soviets attempt to mount armed nuclear missiles in Cuba. 13 days of tension Soviets back down if US agrees to pull troops from Turkey.

Kennedy’s Domestic Policy New Frontier Did not have the support of Congress Sluggish economy Slow attack on Civil Rights Thurgood Marshall appointed to Supreme Court CORE and Freedom Rides Integration of University of Mississippi March on Washington

Expansion of Individual Rights Warren Court Gideon v. Wainwright: All accused must have lawyer Miranda v. Arizona: All accused informed of rights Baker v. Carr: Equal representation in government Engle v. Vitale: Bans prayer in school

“Let Us Continue” JFK is assassinated (November 22, 1963) Lyndon Baines Johnson is new president Carries on the programs of Kennedy, using his unique style.

Election of 1964

Johnson’s Reforms Medicare and Medicaid Head Start (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Civil Rights Act (Ends segregation in public facilities) Voting Rights Act (Banned literacy tests)

Vietnam Drastically escalates the war Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (President given power to increase war effort.) Leads to stalemate Ends Johnson’s Presidency

US Troops in Vietnam

Student Revolt and Protest

Cultural Revolution “Black Power” Ethnic Nationalism (Caesar Chavez) Women’s Rights (Betty Friedan)

Vietnam Defeats Johnson Decides not to run Splits the Democratic Party Republicans will reemerge Richard Nixon

Violence at the Convention Democratic disagreement spilled over on the convention floor Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy – Anti War Kennedy assassinated during spring campaign Hubert Humphrey – Mainline Democrat Held in Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley called for tight controls on riots outside of convention site.

Election of 1968

Nixon’s Stand on the War The U.S. should “end the war and win the peace”. Vague approach to ending the Vietnam War Democrats hurt by 3rd party candidate – George C. Wallace – running on a segregation platform.

Nixon Won Smallest share of popular vote since 1916.

Which of the following is true of the Kennedy-Nixon debates? Were broadcast on TV but not on radio Were broadcast on radio but not on TV Those who watched on TV thought Kennedy won; radio listeners thought Nixon won TV watchers thought Nixon won; radio lsiteners thought Kennedy won Most people considered it a draw between the two candidates

Which of the following accurately describes the election of 1960? Kennedy won by a wide margin Kennedy won by a narrow margin Kennedy won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote Election was decided by the House of Representatives Nixon defeated Kennedy in a landslide

What was Kennedy’s alternative to Eisenhower’s “massive retaliation” policy called? Limited retaliation Massive response Flexible response Containment Rllback

What caused the Cuban Missile Crisis? Soviets invaded Cuba Americans invaded Cuba Americans placed nuclear missiles in Cuba Cuba developed a nuclear arsenal Soviets placed nuclear missiles in Cuba.

Which of the following was probably LBJ’s greatest asset in getting legislation passed? His great ability in dealing with Congress He was beloved by the American people His personal charm and good looks His mastery of minute policy details His great speaking ability

The 1964 Civil Rights Act Made illegal the segregation of blacks in public facilities Established an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Protected the voting rights of African Americans Was filibustered for 57 days All of the above are true.

Which of the following best describes the Democrats in the election of 1968? Unified behind LBJ Unable to find any candidates Fractured and divided Certain Nixon would win Enthusiastic about George McGovern