Modern American History The New Frontier Modern American History

The Election of 1960

The New Frontier Kennedy’s Plan Increase aid to education Health Insurance for the elderly Create a Dept. of Urban Affairs Even with Dem. majority in Congress, Kennedy finds it difficult to pass legislation

Deficit Spending Reform Kennedy convinces Congress to increase spending on defense and space exploration. Equal Pay Act [1963] Women work in Kennedy’s administration. Funding research in developmental disabilities Family ties to the Special Olympics Reform

Warren Court Reforms “One Man, One Vote” Extends Due Process Reapportioning voting districts Extends Due Process Mapp v. Ohio [1961] Gideon v. Wainright [1963] Escobedo v. Illinois [1964] Miranda v. Arizona [1966] First Amendment Rights Separation of Church & State Chief Justice Earl Warren

How is the Kennedy Administration dealing with tensions with the Soviet Union?