Bell Ringer: Who would you vote for, and why? Candidate A Candidate B

Bell Ringer: Who would you vote for, and why? Henry Waxman – (D,CA) Aaron Schock – (R, IL) Henry Waxman: Considered to be one of the most intelligent, influential liberal members of Congress. Influential in legislation for reducing air pollution, AIDS research, and the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) Retired in January, 2015. Aaron Schock: Youngest member of Congress when elected (30 years old), resigned last week due to alleged misuse of taxpayer funds The media can be mean, can’t they?

John F. Kennedy’s Administration Camelot and Crisis John F. Kennedy’s Administration

Election of 1960 Current VP under Eisenhower (very experienced) Quaker Richard Nixon (R-CA) John F. Kennedy (D-MA) Current VP under Eisenhower (very experienced) Quaker Poor upbringing and previous $ scandals Stiff and formal First year Senator (little experience) Catholic Wealthy and well- connected Relaxed and outgoing Nixon $ scandal – accused of misusing campaign funds (Checkers speech)

First televised presidential debate Turns focus to appearance Presidents on TV First televised presidential debate Turns focus to appearance Nixon – gray and sickly; Kennedy – blue and makeup Winner of debate depended on whether you watched on TV or listened on radio When slide pops up, ask what students think is going on in the picture before starting notes An estimated 70 million viewers watched the first debate. Nixon had been sick recently, and looked pale, sickly, underweight, and tired. He also refused makeup for the first debate, and as a result his beard stubble showed prominently on the era's black-and-white TV screens. Kennedy, by contrast, rested and prepared extensively beforehand, appearing tanned (due to recent campaigning in CA),  confident, and relaxed during the debate. Those who listened to the debate on the radio claimed Nixon had won, while those who viewed it on television believed Kennedy had won.

Kennedy-Nixon Debates First televised presidential debates 70 million viewers Nixon: pale, sickly, sweating Kennedy: tan, well-rested, relaxed Radio: Nixon won; TV: Kennedy won

Kennedy’s Inauguration First to be delivered to a televised audience in color The “New Frontier”: Targeted focus on expansion of science and technology, civil rights, and de- escalation of the Cold War “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” **Click on picture for 5 minute video from JFK’s inaugural speech** Ask students to focus on what he wants for America’s future. What does he want Americans to do?

Welcome to Camelot! Camelot: The legendary reign of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table Camelot (the musical) premiered in 1960 – the same year Kennedy won the White House Kennedy family compared to the legend because of their glamor, youth, and almost mythic perfection

Had a young, beautiful family that represented a new American ideal JFK’s administration reflected the president himself – young, energetic, idealistic Had a young, beautiful family that represented a new American ideal Jackie became a fashion and cultural icon for American women Jackie Kennedy redecorated the White House; Gave tours so the public could see inside

JFK’s New Frontier Sought to eradicate poverty, increase aid to education, provide care for the elderly, and improve the space program Presidential Commission on the Status of Women; Appointed Eleanor Roosevelt as its chairperson Executive Order ending gender discrimination in government service Equal Pay Act: Ensured women would be paid equally; not consistently followed

Peace Corps Established by Executive Order in 1961 Goals: Provide assistance in third world countries – technical assistance, economic improvement, cultural understanding, etc. Intended to show third world countries that there was a better way than communism Ask students what they notice about the people JFK is greeting? Young, college graduates were encouraged to join the Peace Corps

The Warren Court Socially active Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren Many cases dealt with due process (government must follow certain rules and procedures under the law) Applied federal Bill of Rights at the state level Remind students, Earl Warren was the Governor of CA when the Mendez v. Westminster case was decided, and desegregated the state’s public facilities

Order in the Court! Overview: Your group will be assigned a case heard by the Warren Court. You must read the information provided, and create a skit that illustrates the case. Instructions: Skits should be under 5 minutes long Everyone in the group MUST speak and participate Skits should illustrate the issue or question of the case – what issue is being challenged? The skit must also show which side won the case, and how it changed American law Presentations will take up to 45 minutes, so budget time accordingly. If they have too much time, they will get off task. Too little time to prepare, and they will not be able to give adequate information to the class. ~30-45 minutes should be plenty.