Chapter 28, Section 2 The New Frontier

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Chapter 28, Section 2 The New Frontier

• Chapter 28
• Mrs. DAvria
• Spring 2006

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The Camelot Years

• The era of Kennedys administration became known
  as the Camelot Years for its grace, elegance, and
  wit. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, gave
  special recognition to American art and culture
  by inviting artists, musicians, and celebrities
  to the White House.

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The Promise of Progress

• Kennedy had a broad vision of progress that he
  hoped to turn into a legislative agenda called
  the New Frontier. However, he had a difficult
  time turning his promise of a New Frontier into a
  reality. He hoped to provide medical care to the
  aged, rebuild urban areas, and aid education, but
  he didnt have the support of Congress.

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The Promise of Progress

• To further prevent anything from going through
  Congress, Kennedy also lacked a popular mandate
  a clear indication that the voters approved of
  his plans.
• However, he did make some progress in certain
  key areas

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Tragedy in Dallas

• On November 22, 1963 in Dallas, TX, President
  Kennedy, his wife, the Governor John Connally and
  his wife were riding in a limousine through
  downtown. Suddenly, shots rang out and JFK was
  shot in the head. He died an hour later after
  having been shot.

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Tragedy in Dallas

• The news of Kennedys death quickly spread
  around the U.S. and the world. Over the next
  four days, America remained glued to the TV
  watching as Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as
  president, Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested, and
  the funeral. The American public also watched as
  Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby.

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Tragedy in Dallas
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Tragedy in Dallas

• The entire sequence of events was chaotic and
  shocking. The assassination of Kennedy left many
  questioning Oswalds involvement. To investigate
  the events, the Warren Commission interviewed and
  studied the assassination but concluded that
  Kennedy had been shot by Oswald, who had been
  acting alone.

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Tragedy in Dallas

• Other studies found varying results but overall,
  the assassination did prove to the public that
  our government system could survive such a
  tragedy.
• Conspiracy Theories