The Baby Boomers Hit Puberty: The Cold War, Vietnam, and Liberal ‘Merica during the 1960’s Honors U.S. History

What is a Liberal? 20 th century Liberal – One who typically supports government programs meant to fix social issues –Civil Rights Movement –Peace Corps American volunteers working as teachers and health workers (among other positions) in underdeveloped countries –U.S. Agency for International Development/Alliance for Progress Giving aid to struggling countries, mostly in Latin America

John F. Kennedy – Sexiest President Since Taft Defeated VP Richard Nixon in first major election of the TV era The New Frontier – Kennedy’s election symbolized change Kennedy/Nixon Debate

Q Buh 90 miles from the coast of Florida 1959 – Fidel Castro overthrows government, shortly thereafter installs Communism 1961 – JFK ok’s plan to overthrow Castro, ultimately fails –Situation named “Bay of Pigs” after the area where landing was supposed to happen

Q Bun Missile Crisis 1962 – Soviet nuclear missiles discovered in Cuba JFK insists Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev take them back Tense standoff between the two USSR eventually takes missiles down as long as US takes down their missiles in Turkey

US/Soviet Relations Kennedy promises to land a man on the moon Kennedy promises to land a man on the moon Attempts to ease tension signed in 1963 –Partial Test Ban Treaty – Outlaws underground nuclear testing November 22, 1963 – Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas –Communists suspected but assassin is American Lee Harvey Oswald

Lyndon B. Johnson and the Great Society Continuation of New Deal/Liberal plans –Medicare/Medicaid –Welfare –Public Housing –Office of Economic Opportunities –Immigration Act (1965)

Earl Warren and the Supreme Court Do the assignment!