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What was the 'New Frontier'?
What is a mandate in political terms?
A president's claim of broad public support.
What was the primary purpose of the Peace Corps?
What did the Alliance for Progress aim to achieve?
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What did the Warren Commission conclude?
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What is the significance of 'The Other America' by Michael Harrington?
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Who was Lee Harvey Oswald?
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Study Notes
New Frontier
- Launched by John F. Kennedy during the 1960 Democratic election to rejuvenate America.
- Aimed to address domestic issues through liberal activism, including policies on Medicare, education aid, and urban renewal.
- Many proposed policies were enacted later during Lyndon Johnson's presidency.
- Focused on revitalizing the economy and introducing reform in education, health care, and civil rights.
Mandate
- Represents a president's assertion of broad public support.
- Indicates that a winning candidate believes the electorate granted them special authority to fulfill campaign promises.
Peace Corps
- Established by Kennedy in 1961 as a federal agency encouraging American volunteers to serve abroad.
- Volunteers aimed to aid developing nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, combating poverty and preventing the spread of communism.
- Part of the New Frontier initiative, representing a push by postwar liberals to spread American values globally through cooperation and assistance.
Alliance for Progress
- A U.S. initiative that funded Latin American countries with billions of dollars to provide economic and technical support.
- Intended to help these nations address poverty and challenges, thereby counteracting communist influences.
Warren Commission
- An investigative body formed to analyze JFK's assassination.
- Concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination.
- Recommended reforms to enhance presidential security measures.
The Other America
- A book published in 1962 by Michael Harrington, highlighting the hidden realities of poverty in America.
- Exposed the stark contrast between suburban affluence and the struggles faced by those living in inner cities.
Lee Harvey Oswald
- Assassinated President Kennedy on November 22, 1963, while Kennedy was in Dallas, Texas.
- Oswald himself was killed two days later by Jack Ruby in a high-profile incident captured on live television.
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Explore the key concepts and definitions related to the New Frontier, a platform launched by John F. Kennedy during the 1960 election. Learn about his domestic policies aimed at revitalizing America and their impact. This set of flashcards will help you understand the initiatives that were proposed and their significance in American history.
