1960s Flashcards
New Frontier
The New Frontier proposed by JFK had a goal of improving the economy, education, healthcare, and civil rights
Lee Harvery Oswald
The man who assassinated JFK from a warehouse while JFK was being driven through Dallas Texas
Warren Commission
Concluded that JFK was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswarld who worked alone also concluded that Jack Ruby acted alone when he killed Oswald 2 days later
Barry Goldwater
U.S. Senator who rejected the New Deal legacy and fought against the continuation of New Deal ideas
Stonewall Riots
The riot that insued after NYPD raided the gay bar, the Stonewall Inn
James Earl Ray
The American convicted for the assassination of MLK Jr.
Mayor Daley
He controlled and mobilized Chicago he was a part of the working-class who worked to benefit city contracting
General Westmoreland
Commander of the U.S. forces during the Vietnam War from 1964-72
Hawks and Doves
“Hawks” were those who advocated for aggressive foreign policy with strong military power v “Doves” those who wanted to resolve international conflict without threatening force
Eugene McCarthy
A U.S. House Representative from 1949-59, Senator from 1959-71, who sought a democratic party nomination for president by running on an anti-Vietnam war platform
Mapp v Ohio
Decided that under the 4th and 14th amendments illegal seized evidence can’t be used in court
Gideon v Wainwright
The Supreme Court stayed consistent with the Constitution and required states to appoint attorneys for defendants who can’t afford one on their own (The supreme court says that the state needs to give defendants an attorney if needed because of the 6th amendment)
Escobedo v Illinois
Established that criminal suspects have a right to a counsel during police investigations
Miranda v Arizona
Ruled that an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-incrimination and to an attorney under the 5th and 6th amendment (This gives us our Miranda rights it requires the police to inform the suspect they have the right to remain silent)
Baker v Carr
Federal Courts could hear cases alleging state’s drawing electoral boundaries to restrict or violate the 14th amendment (Gives Federal Courts a say in questioning state legislative appointments)
Griswold v Connecticut
Struck down the Comstock law Connecticut had stating it was unconstitutional to invade the privacy rights of married couples
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)
Advocated for student power through direct action and criticism of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War
Tom Hayden
American social and political activist, author, and politician known for his anti-war, civil rights, and intellectual activism who authored the Port Huron Statement and stood trial in the Chicago 7 case
Port Huron Statement
A call for participatory democracy based on nonviolent civil disobedience and the idea that individual citizens could make a difference in social decisions
Mario Savio
An American activist who protested the university;s order calling for the abolition of all restrictions on the free speech rights of students
New Left
The New Left differs from the traditional left that favors social justice
Weatherman
All small violent group of the SDS that carried out acts of domestic terrorism to promote social change (They didn’t think nonviolence was working so they partook in bombing, jailbreaks, and riots to promote change
Bill Ayers
Retired American professor who co-founded that Weatherman group
