1.1- Election of 1960 Flashcards
President eisenhower left the white house after serving how long?
8 years, opening the door for a vibrant young man john f Kennedy
why was Richard N a strong candidate?
- association with the popular past president made him a strong candidate
What factor added to JFK’s natural charm and charisma?
He had returned a hero from ww II
At the 1960 democratic convention what did JKF’s speech speak of?
He spoke of a New frontier that both followed FDR’s New deal and differed from it . All the changes metioned are radical and expensive and could potentially mean taxation. ‘Povery’ ‘space’
What did JFK’s ‘new frontier’ promise?
Considerable reform
Why were those in the south concerned with JFKS’ proposals?
Concerned by the radical nature of these promises
Who gave JKF a modern image?
His closet advisors who were academics, intellectuals, and activists gave him a modern image
During debates what were Nixion and Kennedy like and how did this appeal?
Nixon was recovering from an illness and appeared tired and worn
Kennedy healthy , optimistic and enthusiastic
Who was Kennedy’s main opposition and why?
Southern voters who expressed concern that Kennedy’s affiliation with the Roman Catholic church could result in the Pope controlling the white house
How did Kennedy win the support of the south?
He selected a Texan, senate Majority Leader Lyndon B .Johnson as his running mate who carried a lot of favour with southern democrats
He pursued the black vote in the south by developing a special committee to garner African American support and to increase the number of registered black voters
Why did Kennedy win ?
garnered important electoral votes from the south and new England
How many votes did Kennedy and Nixon have?
303 electoral votes to Nixons 219
