Kennedy Domestic Policies (1961-63) Flashcards
1
Q
What years was Kennedy president?
A
1961-63
2
Q
What did Kennedy’s New Frontier do?
A
Appealed to the young, used TV, close to MLK, Catholic
3
Q
Who was appointed as a judge under Kennedy?
A
Thurgood Marshall
4
Q
How many troops did Kennedy send to support James Meredith?
A
23,000
5
Q
When was the Civil Rights Bill rejected under Kennedy?
A
1963
6
Q
Why did Kennedy introduce a tax cut?
A
To increase spending and a public works programme that cost $900 million
7
Q
What did Kennedy’s Housing Act do?
A
Gave cheap loans for redevelopment of inner city housing
8
Q
What did Kennedy do in terms of minimum wage?
A
Increased it
