1. “Turbulent Times” (1961-1974) JFK’s assassination ‘63 Civil Rights Battles ’54-68 Vietnam ’54-75 Drugs ’60s MKL Jr assassination ’68 Malcolm X assassination ’65 Bobby Kennedy assassination ’68 Feminists fight for rights ’60s

2. What do you know about JFK?

3. The Kennedys in Popular Culture?

4. Election of 1960 Kennedy (D) vs. Nixon (R)

5. Pros:Pros: Cons: Cons:

6. So…How did JFK win? 1.) TV = “Great Debates” a. 1 st ever televised debate: b. Largest Audience ever, 70 million watched c. JFK will be called the “Bronzed Warrior” 2.) JFK = Pro Civil Rights a. Kennedy calls Coretta Scott King * MLK had been arrested and JFK helped negotiate his release b. Increase African American vote.

7. The Power of Television: Does TV have an effect on Political Elections?

8. Closest popular vote in history