1. Presidential Scandal and Domestic Policy

2. Roosevelt to Reagan Roosevelt Carter Truman Reagan Eisenhower Kennedy
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Johnson
Nixon
Ford

3. Presidential Profiles
Look at the major domestic and foreign policies for each of these presidents
JFK’s Assassination -
Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Great Society”- w

4. Great Society
An attempt by Johnson to establish a government that helps disadvantaged citizens
Created programs dealing with health, education, poverty, the environment, civil rights, transportation, consumer protection, etc.
New Deal 2.0
Some programs succeeded, others grew too quickly to be effective
Had to compete with the Vietnam War for funding

5. Afghanistan in the 70’s
Basically the Soviet version of the Vietnam War
Reagan Doctrine- the U.S. should aid guerrilla groups fighting against Communism around the world
We send weapons to Afghan rebels
Soviets eventually decide to withdraw from Afghanistan
Fast forward…

6. Is the President responsible for the actions of his administration
Is the President responsible for the actions of his administration? Should they be subject to the same laws as an ordinary citizen?

7. Scandal!
In a group of four, read the article on Nixon’s Watergate scandal. As you read, look for:
What set up the scandal (context)?
Who was at fault?
Read the article on the Iran-Contra affair. Look for answers to the same questions
Complete the questions on the note sheet
Should the president be punished?

8. What really happened?
As you watch the videos, take notes on who was punished for each of the scandals and to what extent
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