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Understanding JFK's Leadership: Events and Motivations During the Cold War

Explore how President John F. Kennedy influenced and motivated the public during a pivotal time in history. This lesson examines significant events in the Cold War timeline, including the launch of Sputnik, the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the establishment of the Hot Line. Students will discuss how JFK's charisma, public relations strategies, and political decisions shaped his presidency amidst political tensions. Engage in collaborative discussions and reflect on the implications of key events and treaties that defined this era.

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Understanding JFK's Leadership: Events and Motivations During the Cold War

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  1. Anticipatory Set • Answer the following question with your neighbors: • How can a leader motivate and influence the public? • Can you think of a leader in your life who motivates and influences you? Explain

  2. Kennedy and the Cold War Time Line Draw a diagonal line across your page and label the following years: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 Use your outline and book to match the following events to the correct years. Some years may have more than one event: • Launch of Sputnik 1 • Bay of Pigs • Cuban missile crisis • U-2 incident • Installation of Hot Line • Alignment of Cuba with the Soviet Union • Negotiation of Limited Test Ban Treaty • US presidential election • Berlin crisis

  3. Kennedy and the Cold War Time Line • Launch of Sputnik 1 1957 • Bay of Pigs 1961 • Cuban missile crisis 1962 • U-2 incident 1960 • Installation of Hot Line 1963 • Alignment of Cuba with the Soviet Union 1960 • Negotiation of Limited Test Ban Treaty 1963 • US presidential election 1960 • Berlin crisis 1961

  4. Kennedy and the Cold War In groups of 3, use your notebook/text book to answer the following questions about the events in your time line: • What were some of the factors that helped JFK win the presidency? • What were the results of the Bay of Pigs? • How was the Berlin crisis resolved? • What were the effects of the Cuban missile crisis? • Why was the hot line installed? • What would the Limited Test Ban Treaty eventually do?

  5. Kennedy and the Cold War • What were some of the factors that helped JFK win the presidency? voter restlessness; economic recession; successful TV debate; openness about his religion; helping MLK; good looks & charisma; well-organized campaign; Kennedy family wealth • What were the results of the Bay of Pigs? invaders killed or jailed; JFK embarrassed; public relations victory for Castro; ransom paid to release invaders • How was the Berlin crisis resolved? Berlin Wall built; flow of refugees reduced • What were the effects of the Cuban missile crisis? Khrushchev’s prestige damaged; Kennedy criticized; Cuban exiles switched allegiance from the Democratic Party to Republican; Castro banned flights between Miami and Cuba • Why was the hot line installed? To allow the US and SU leaders to communicate at once should another crisis arise • What would the Limited Test Ban Treaty eventually do? Ban the explosion of nuclear devices in the atmosphere

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