What did Kennedy do to show America's strength in Berlin?

began a troop build up in West Germany

What was Khrushchev's response on August 13, 1961

closed the crossing points between East and West Berlin and puts up barbed wire barrier

How did the speech highlight the failures of communism? (Ich bin ein Berliner)

encouraged people to come free Berlin that the fact that people risked their lives to get out communism

Why would Khrushchev want Soviet missiles placed in Cuba?

protect Cuba, to be closer to the U.S, boost bargaining power in Berlin

How did the crisis end?

soviet ships stopped and turned back around - soviet agreed to dismantle missile bases, Kennedy promise not invade Cuba

Why was Kennedy in Dallas?

seek support for the new frontier and campaign

Into what airport did the Kennedys arrive in Dallas? What time did they arrive?

Love Field Airport in Dallas at 11:30 am

As they got into the car to prepare to head downtown for the parade, who was in the car?

John Connally, wife Nellie, Jackie, JFK

From where were the shots fired?

6th floor of the Texas School Book Depository

What happened to the gunman

fled the scene on foot and shot the policeman

What happened abroad Air Force One later in the day after the assassination

Johnson takes the Oath of office aboard Air Force One with Jackie at his side

work-training program for unemployed youth

domestic version of the Peace - help poor communities in U.S

Civil Rights Act of 1964

outlawed discrimination in public accommodations and work place

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965)

1st government program to provide money to public schools based on number of students from poor homes

Immigration Act of 1965

Immigration Acts of 1921, 1924, 1929 set up system that had maximum number of people who could enter U.S each year

1st televised presidential debate (Sept. 26, 1960)

70-100 million watched this hour long debate: Nixion looked underweight, pale, and tired - Kennedy looked young, tan, fit, and presidential

Kennedy emphasized Nixon's ties to 70 year old Eisenhower as part of America's past

Mrs. Erickson favorite presidential quote (Inaugural Address)

And so my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country

part of Kennedy's foreign policy to train and send volunteers to underdeveloped nations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia

strengthening conventional American forces so the nation would have other options besides nuclear weapons in times of crisis

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