Kennedy Domestic Policy Dates Flashcards
When does Kennedy get inaugurated?
January 1961
When is the first person (Russian) put in space?
April 1961
When is the first American put in space?
May 1961
When does Kennedy reduce import tax duties to promote international trade?
1962
When is Gideon vs Wainwright?
March 1963
When is Kennedy shot and killed?
22nd November 1963
What percentage did Kennedy win the election by?
0.17%
What were Nixon’s strengths in the election?
- 13 years of experience in Congress
- reputation as anti-communist
- foreign policy experience
- eight years as VP
- pledge to campaign in every state
What were Kennedy’s strengths in the election?
- war hero
- young, handsome and tall
- 13 years in Congress
- appealed to black people through promises
- chose LBJ as VP
What do psephologists believe Kennedy’s Catholicism cost him?
1.5 million votes
How much did Kennedy take the black vote by?
70/30
How did the televised debates affect?
- Kennedy was well tanned.
- Nixon was recovering from a knee injury and was sweating.
- And didn’t have a make-up artist to hide his stubble.
What did Kennedy admit four days after the election?
“It was the TV more than anything else that turned the tide.”
What was Kennedy’s jingle?
Kennedy for me
What was the ideas behind the ‘New Frontier’?
JFK’s domestic plan - promises to African-Americans, raising quality of the lives of the poor and address the environment.
How many of the bills that Kennedy submitted for congressional approval were passed?
35 out of 58
How was the economy affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- A new Housing Act that created 420,000 jobs.
- The new inc. min wage put extra $175 million in pockets.
- $200 million was spent on extra welfare benefits for 750,000 children.
How were workers affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- 1962 Executive Order which provided federal employees with collective bargaining rights.
- 1962 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act which established standards for working hours and safety.
- 1961 Fair Labour Standards Act which placed young people in jobs and trained them to be protected from being underpaid.
How was welfare affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- Social Security benefits were increased by 20%.
- School Lunch Act provided free lunches and milk for poor children.
- Food stamp programme fed 250,000 people.
How was health affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- universal Healthcare Bill for elderly and funding for nursing homes and healthcare for migrant workers.
- Millions of children vaccinated through Social Security Act of 1963.
- Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act in 1963.
How was education affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- Vocational Education Act of 1963 and expansion of scholarships.
- Educational Television Facilities of 1962.
How was housing affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- $3.19 billion was spent with a focus on middle end and low income housing.
- Urban renewal grants went up from $2 million to $4 million and 100,000 new homes were built.
How was the environment affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- Clean Air Act 1963 and expanded the National Parks system.
- doubled the funding for the prevention of water pollution.
How were women’s rights affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- established the Presidential Commission of the Status of Women in 1961, invited Eleanor. The final report was released in 1961 and highlighted discrimination in the workplace.
- It recommended paid maternity leave, affordable childcare, hiring that promoted equality.
- Equal Pay Act 1963 which allowed 171,000 women to claim back $84 million over ten years.
How were Civil Rights affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- Civil rights bill introduced in 1963 and a Voter Education project in 1962.
- Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity was established.
- Discrimination in public housing was outlawed and the ICC was forced to desegregate interstate travel.
How was the ‘Space Race’ affected by the ‘New Frontier’?
- addition $9 billion to be given to NASA to put a man on moon.
What held the ‘New Frontier’ back?
- foreign policy dominated time
- first term president
- lack of time
How had Kennedy benefitted from the recessions of 1958 and 1960?
It had damaged the Republican reputation for economic competence.
What rate did unemployment stay at?
6%
When did Kennedy propose a huge cut in income tax?
1963
What percentage of managers were men in 1963?
95%
What percentage of mens wages did women earn?
55%
Who wrote the popular book ‘The Feminine Mystique’?
Betty Friedan
