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17 Cards in this Set
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New Frontier |
Used in Kennedy's acceptance speech referring to a frontier of "unknown opportunities and perils - a frontier of unfulfilled hopes and threats". Kennedy wanted to use the American Spirit to get the country "moving again". |
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Robert McNamara |
Helped to reorganize the Ford Motor Company and was later asked to bring his managerial skills to the Kennedy administration Department of Defense. |
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Miranda v. Arizona |
Widely criticized decision by the Warren Court regarding arrest procedures. It ruled that an accused person had to be informed of her in basic rights as well as informing suspects about legal rights before questioning. |
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Freedom Riders |
Groups of black and white people that rode buses to test the Supreme Court's ruling that outlawed segregation on public transportation. They were often attacked but stood strong, generating a lot of attention for the cause. |
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George Wallace |
Alabama Governor that dramatically opposed integration especially with the building of the University of Alabama. He was thwarted by federal marshals. |
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March on Washington |
The largest civil rights demonstration in history led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The protesters sang "We Shall Overcome" and were led to Lincoln Memorial where King gave his famous "I have a dream" speech. |
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Bay of Pigs |
An ill prepared attacked, devised by President Kennedy, to rebel against Castro communism in Cuba. 1,100 Americans were defeated and captured within two days, reaffirming Castro's popularity. |
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Cuban Missile Crisis |
The Soviet Union intended to establish ballistic missiles in Cuba, a threat to American security. It pushed America and the Soviet Union to the closest ever to nuclear war. They ended with a treaty that calmed tensions and moved toward peace. |
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Barry Goldwater |
Arizona senator; leader of the Republican right; author of The Conscience of a Conservative. He was utterly opposed to social programs and was extremely threatening toward North Vietnam. He lost to Johnson. |
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Great Society |
Johnson's legislation to end poverty, revitalize cities, promote education, protect elderly, enhance the nation's cultural life, clean up air and water, and improve highways. His proposals were widely accepted and carried out effectively. |
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
It laid to rest issues of segregation in public schools. |
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Voting Rights Act of 1965 |
Insured all citizens the right to vote in response to Dr. King's efforts to register African Americans in Montgomery. It authorize the Attorney General to send federal examiners to register voters. |
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Black Power Movement |
The turn from peaceful protest into bold rioting in order to gain civil rights (most common in northern urban areas). They channeled black supremacy and advocated killing the white race and replacing their government. |
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Malcolm X |
Leader of the Black Power movement, assassinated for his extremist views. He was the strongest voice for urban black militancy. |
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Tonkin Gulf Resolution |
Two US ships were destroyed in the Gulf of Tonkin "unprovoked". The resolution gave the president full power to take any necessary measures to prevent aggression and protect the forces of the US. |
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Tonkin Gulf Resolution |
Two US ships were destroyed in the Gulf of Tonkin "unprovoked". The resolution gave the president full power to take any necessary measures to prevent aggression and protect the forces of the US. |
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Tet Offensive |
Attack on the Vietnamese New Year (1/31/68) in South Vietnam against the Americans. They held control for a while and greatly damage the hope that the US had gained the upper hand and increased opinion to stop the war. |
