John Kennedy Domestic Policies 1961 - 1963 Flashcards
Kennedy strengths in presidential election?
War Hero
Young
Charismatic
13 years experience in Congress
7 years experience in Senate
Strong support from Northern Democrats
Support from Catholics
Chose Johnson as Vice President
Kennedy weaknesses in the presidential election?
His youth
Many believed his father was trying to buy the presidency
Nixon strengths in the presidential election with Kennedy?
13 years experience in Congress
8 years as Vice President
Reputation as an anti-communist
Non-privileged background
Strong support from his home state (California)
Nixon weaknesses in the presidential election with Kennedy?
Rejected advice on TV debate
Did not lest Eisenhower campaign for him until 6 weeks before election
Who did Radio and TV think won the presidential election during Kennedy?
Radio thought Nixon won
TV thought Kennedy won
What was Kennedy known for because of his domestic policies?
style over substance
What was Kennedy’s domestic policy called?
New Frontier
What sections was the New Frontier aimed at during Kennedy?
The Economy
Workers
Welfare
Health
Education
Women’s Rights
Civil Rights
Environment
Kennedy’s policies regarding the economy?
New Housing Act created 420,000 construction jobs
$200 million was spent on extra welfare that applied to 750,000 children
$780 million in increased unemployment benefits helped $3 million
Kennedy’s policies regarding workers?
1962 Executive Order - federal employees with bargaining rights
1962 Contract Work Hours
1962 Safety Standards Act
Programme placed young people in jobs and training
Minimum wage was increased to $1.25
5 million remained unemployed
Kennedy’s policies regarding welfare?
Social welfare benefits were increased by 20%
School Lunch Act provided free lunches for poor school children
Food Stamp Programme fed 250,000 people
Omnibus Housing Act 1962 extension of public house scheme $5 million
Kennedy’s policies regarding health?
Medicare for elderly rejected by Congress in 1963
Children vaccinated through Social Security Act 1963
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 1963
Kennedy’s policies regarding education?
Vocational Act 1963 - expansion of scholarships
The Educational Television Facilities Act 1962
Kennedy’s policies regarding women’s rights?
Presidential Commission on the Status of Women 1961 invited Eleanor Roosevelt to chair it
Equal Pay Act 1963 allowed 171,000 women to reclaim pay
Kennedy’s policies regarding civil rights?
Civil Rights Bill introduce in 1963
Committee of Equal Opportunity (CREED)
