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1 Modern American History
The New Frontier Modern American History

2 The Election of 1960

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5 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

6 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

7 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

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

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