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17 Cards in this Set
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List factors why US was involved in Vietnam |
Kennedy's political situation Advisors SE Asia's strategic importance-hawaii and Japan Domino theory |
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What year was the people's Republic of China established? |
1950 |
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What years was the Korean war fought between? |
1950-53 |
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When was the Cuban missile crisis? |
October 1962 |
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Important quote from Kennedy's inaugural Address |
Pay any price, bear any burden |
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Who were two of Kennedy's Hawkish advisors |
; Robert Mcnamara ; Dean Rusk |
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Name a important Us Military Base in South East Asia |
Pearl Harbour |
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What country was a key US trade partner at the time? |
Japan |
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How old was Kennedy when Inaugurated? How old was Eisenhower when his presidency Ended? |
42, 70 |
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What did one newspaper call to Kennedy's administration at a Whitehouse lunch |
Weak sisters |
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What had Kennedy's campaign slogan been |
A time for greatness |
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What was the name of the Russian leader at the time of Kennedy's inauguration |
Krushchev |
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What did Krushchev do shortly before Kennedy's speech? |
Promise soviet aid for 'national liberation' of third world countries |
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What did Attorney General Robert Kennedy criticise jfk for? |
Speaking to advisors one and one |
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Why did JFK seek advise from Mcnamara more than the State Department |
Mcnamara had been a long term Friend of Kennedy whereas Rusk had a slow, methodical approach (but Rusk did support Us involvement in Vietnam |
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When was the bay of pigs? |
17-19 April 1961 |
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Name two elder statesman who advised against involvement in Vietnam |
Mcmillian and Gaulle |
