Previous Presidents
Look at the images and answer the following questions on the LEFT side 1. How is JFK Different? 2.What did he represent to the American people? 3. Who would be most supportive of Kennedy?
JFK and Camelot Massachusetts Senator 1952 1953 married Jacqueline Bouvier 1956 wrote Profiles of Courage won Pulitzer prize 1958 reelected to senate 1960 defeated Hubert Humphrey and Lyndon B Johnson (LBJ) at Democratic Convention Kennedy chose LBJ to be his VP
1960 Election Great debates – largest TV audience ever Charm, poise and good looks contributed to Kennedy’s success Close race – JFK wins – youngest and first catholic prez
Camelot Kennedy family fascinated American public Jackie’s influence- style and elegance JFK’s secret life
The New Frontier Kennedy used TV to rally the nation behind his “New Frontier” Economic development Civil rights Space exploration April 16, 1961 Yuri Gagarin (Soviets) – 1st human in space Goal: land man on moon NASA Alan Shepard – 1961 brief flight, John Glen – orbit earth 3x, first satellite – relayed live TV July 20, 1969 – Neil Armstrong – 1st man on moon
11/22/63 What did his death represent? How might the manner of his death affect attitudes?