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JFK and the Cold War

JFK and the Cold War. Containing Communism. -JFK had to devote much of his time to foreign policy -conventional weaponry program -economic aid to L.A. -creation of the Peace Corps. A More Flexible Response. -did not like how Eisenhower was quick to use nuclear threats

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JFK and the Cold War

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  1. JFK and the Cold War

  2. Containing Communism -JFK had to devote much of his time to foreign policy -conventional weaponry program -economic aid to L.A. -creation of the Peace Corps

  3. A More Flexible Response -did not like how Eisenhower was quick to use nuclear threats -”Flexible Response” -conventional weaponry -buildup of troops -expanded Special Forces

  4. Aid to Latin America Alliance for Progress -U.S. pledge $20 billion to L.A. -schools -housing -health care -some it worked others is did not

  5. Cold War Issues/Crises -Space race is going to continue to intensify -The Bay of Pigs failure -The building of Berlin Wall -The Cuban Missile Crisis

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