The Myth of Camelot The “Real” Kennedy Presidency.

The Myth of Camelot The Real Kennedy Presidency

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A little Background Joseph Kennedy (JFKs Dad) is son of Irish Immigrant; got $$$ RICH in Liquor industry Joseph Kennedy (JFKs Dad) is son of Irish Immigrant; got $$$ RICH in Liquor industry Active Democrat, ambassador to GB support PM Chamberlain in Munich Conference Remember the Munich Conference? Active Democrat, ambassador to GB support PM Chamberlain in Munich Conference Remember the Munich Conference? One of his sons, JFK, was a PT 109 boat crewman in WW II One of his sons, JFK, was a PT 109 boat crewman in WW II JFK weds Jacqueline Bouvier in 53 JFK weds Jacqueline Bouvier in 53 Up to John to carry family name on in Politics Up to John to carry family name on in Politics Enters politics in House of Rep & later Senator of MA. Enters politics in House of Rep & later Senator of MA. Young, good looking, beautiful spouseand RICH Young, good looking, beautiful spouseand RICH He had it allNow he is seeking to change America He had it allNow he is seeking to change America

A. Public Opinion Polls 1. Nixon Leadsb/c of incumbent VP, 2. Had the experience in this time of trial w/USSR 3. JFK wins 1st debate on TV Nixon looked like death a. TV helps JFK in his campaign B. The 1960 Presidential Election 1. 22nd Amen: Prevented President Eisenhower from seeking a 3rd term 2. Reps: Nixon / Lodge a. Nixon had been an excellent VP / Good Political Strategist 3. Dems: Kennedy / Johnson a. JFK: NE, Catholic, Family Name LBJ: Southern states, Congressman 4. November 1960 a. JFK: 303Nixon: 219 b. Becomes the youngest man ever elected President, and only Catholic The Beginnings of the Kennedy Administration

Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. Democrats nominate Senator Kennedy for 1960 Presidency: Kennedy + LBJ vs. Republican Big Richard Nixon Kennedy has some critics: hes too young and inexperienced and he is Catholic (loyalty to US or Pope?) Kennedys NEW FRONTIER

C. Foreign Policy 1. Incorporates Flexible Response with USSR a. Other buildups: Troops, supplies, Special Ops Forces (Green Berets) 2. 1960: Bay of Pigs (Failed) Invasion a. A last minute pressure decission on the failed invasion of Cuba b. Makes JFK look weak on Foreign Policy 3. 1961: Berlin Wall a. Critics say again JFK is weak on Foreign Policy 4. Foreign Aide a. Peace Corps American volunteers to help in developing countries Hopefully this prevents b. Alliance for Progress $ to states who promise to develop democracies 5. 1962: South Vietnam a. France leaves South Vietnam b. North Vietnam invades South Vietnam 6. October 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis a. U-2 Spy Plane spots MRBMs in Cuba b. The USSR is in our hemisphere!!!

E. Tensions Ease A little bit anyway 1. Both sides agree to Arms-Reduction talks 2. USSR, G.Br, USA sign Nuclear Test Ban Treaty a. Ends atmospheric & underwater testing b. Kennedy considered this his most important work to-date as President 3. Hot Line a. Direct telegraph b/w Washington and Moscow b. Allows communication in time of disaster The New Frontier F. Kennedys Domestic Agenda 1. Economic Matters a. Raise govt. spending Generate jobs, Fight Inflation b. Job Corps / Head Start / Peace Corps 2. Social Aspects a. Area Redevelopment Act (ARA) b. Government aid to poor areas of the country All of these efforts, Kennedy hoped, would help him as he was re-booting for re-election in 1964

G. November 22, 1963 The Day America Lost its Innocence 1. Kennedy arrives in Dallas, looking for Southern support for 64 2. Weather conditions allow for open top parade from Love Field to Apparel Mart a. In the car: Mr./Mrs. Kennedy, Gov. & Mrs. Connelly, Two Secret Service Agents 3. 12:30 PM Three Shots a. #1 Missed, #2 JFKs Neck; Connellys Back, #3 Fatal Head Wound b. Approx 1:00 PM CST JFK is pronounced dead at Parkland Hospital 4. 1:00 PM LBJ sworn in as 36th President of the United States as Air Force 1 leaves Dallas a. W/in several hrs, Lee Harvey Oswald is arrested for murder of JFK b. One day later, Jack Ruby shoots and kills Oswald c. This begins the ideas that the men were connected, and there was a Conspiracy 5. End of Speculation a. Warren Commission Report (Earl Warren Chief Justice) i. 10 months of investigation ii. Present their findings to President Johnson iii. Official Report: Oswald and Ruby acted alone

Camelot. Allow me to introduce myself. Im the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris Allow me to introduce myself. Im the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris Jackie brought American, via TV, into her families life.she had artists, writers, intellectuals, and sports heroes invited to White House events Jackie brought American, via TV, into her families life.she had artists, writers, intellectuals, and sports heroes invited to White House events Was this really what life was like for the Kennedy marriage? Was this really what life was like for the Kennedy marriage?

JFKs most trusted advisorhis brother.

Best and Brightest AG: Bobby (RFK), very effective, helped CRM and MLK AG: Bobby (RFK), very effective, helped CRM and MLK Bob McNamara, Dean Rusk, etcall Ivy league educated best and brightest Bob McNamara, Dean Rusk, etcall Ivy league educated best and brightest RFK=1961 sent 400 marshals to Monty Alabama to protect MLK and cracked down on corruption in labor unions and its ties to Mafia RFK=1961 sent 400 marshals to Monty Alabama to protect MLK and cracked down on corruption in labor unions and its ties to Mafia Helps send Jimmy Hoffa to prison Helps send Jimmy Hoffa to prison

Kennedys Civil Rights Agenda. Kennedys Civil Rights Agenda. The New Frontier Moved cautiously: Moved cautiously: Needed support of southerners in Congress (other Dems) Needed support of southerners in Congress (other Dems) Appointed Thurgood Marshall (NAACP) and other AfAms to federal posts Appointed Thurgood Marshall (NAACP) and other AfAms to federal posts Began drafting legislation for civil rights for all Americans= Began drafting legislation for civil rights for all Americans= Leads to the March on Washington Leads to the March on Washington Did NOT live to see Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed Did NOT live to see Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed

NASA 1957 USSR is winning space race 1957 USSR is winning space race Sputnik, ICBMs, and other Technology Sputnik, ICBMs, and other Technology 1961 USSR sends Yuri Gagarin into space. 1961 USSR sends Yuri Gagarin into space. 1 st Man to Space 1 st Man to Space Causes Americans to feel downtrod and depressed Causes Americans to feel downtrod and depressed Creation of NASA Creation of NASA National Aeronautics Space Administration National Aeronautics Space Administration Federal $$ to launch rockets to space/explore moon Federal $$ to launch rockets to space/explore moon Werner Von Braun Americas Hero Werner Von Braun Americas Hero Alan Sheppard answered Gagarin and is 1 st American in space Alan Sheppard answered Gagarin and is 1 st American in space John Glen beats USSR as first man to orbit the earth. John Glen beats USSR as first man to orbit the earth. Kennedys challenge of the Moon Kennedys challenge of the Moon By 1970, Get a man to the moon, and return him safely home. By 1970, Get a man to the moon, and return him safely home. July 16 1969 Apollo 11 (Lands on Moon July 20) July 16 1969 Apollo 11 (Lands on Moon July 20) Carries Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Tom Collins Carries Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Tom Collins Landed on the MOON and returned home Landed on the MOON and returned home

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A an unprecedented inflationary economy B funding for military involvement in South America C the Cold War and the arms race with the Soviet Union D a large investment in supersonic military transports One reason for the large increase in defense spending between 1950 and 1960 was

One small step for man and one giant leap for mankind

Assassination Nov 22 1963 Dallas Texas Nov 22 1963 Dallas Texas Kennedy, Gov Connelly and both wives are riding in limo through downtown Kennedy, Gov Connelly and both wives are riding in limo through downtown Shots rang out, how many? Shots rang out, how many? Oswald=ex marine, Marxist who had once asked for asylum in USSR accused in shooting Oswald=ex marine, Marxist who had once asked for asylum in USSR accused in shooting Conspiracy theories? CIA (Vietnam), Cuba and Castro, USSR, Organized Crime.or one crazy ex marine? Conspiracy theories? CIA (Vietnam), Cuba and Castro, USSR, Organized Crime.or one crazy ex marine? Lee Harvey Oswald

John F. Kennedy bravely salutes his fathers coffin during the state funeral.

A Nation in Mourning John John salutes John John salutes 70 million watch televisions first Presidents funeral 70 million watch televisions first Presidents funeral A loss of American innocence? Camelots over, a better time has passed? A loss of American innocence? Camelots over, a better time has passed?

LBJ Being Sworn In On Air Force One As It Leaves Dallas Before JFK could finish his first termsee passage of his New Frontier goalsor see the moon landing, he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on Nov 22, 1963. More on this after TAKS!

The Myth of Camelot The “Real” Kennedy Presidency.

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