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JFK's Decisions During the Cuban Missile Crisis: A Lens on Camelot and the New Frontier

Explore the pivotal decisions made by President John F. Kennedy during the 13 Days of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Were his choices the right ones? Join us in discussing his approach to leadership, characterized by charm, the influence of his First Lady, and the brilliance of his advisors. Kennedy had grand visions for America, from enhancing art and culture to tackling poverty and advancing space exploration. Despite facing challenges in executing his plans, his legacy prompts us to evaluate the balance between progress and caution in governance.

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JFK's Decisions During the Cuban Missile Crisis: A Lens on Camelot and the New Frontier

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  1. The New Frontier Focus-Discuss the decisions made by JFK during 13 Days. Do you agree or disagree. Why or why not?

  2. The Camelot Years • Kennedy gives special recognition to American art and culture during his years as president. • Conveyed his charm and wit to the American people through t.v. • First lady influenced fashion and culture. • Kennedy surrounded himself wih young talent, called the “best and the brightest” • Included: McGeorge Bundy, Robert McNamara, Dean Rusk, and his brother Robert.

  3. Promise of Progress • “We stand today on the edge of a New Frontier” • Kennedy set out to transform the broad vision of progress he outlined in his campaign-The New Frontier. • Proposed medical care for the aged, rebuild urban areas, and aid education; lacked votes to pass, however. • Lacked a popular mandate, or clear indication that the voters approved of his plans=play it safe. • Stimulated the economy by using deficit spending-increase gov’t spending and lower taxes for companies and individuals, even if it meant spending more than we had.

  4. Cont… • Creation of the Peace Corps, or volunteer assistance to developing nations. • Alliance for Progress, offered economic and technical assistance to help Latin American countries improve living standards. • Why??(Castro)

  5. Cont… • Race to the Moon… • World’s first spaceship, Vostok, was launched by the Soviet’s.(1961) • Goal: Land a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth before the decade was over. • Some satellites launched to boost pride. • July 20, 1969-Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon. • Better education/Schools-expand science programs. • Developments in computers and transistors.

  6. Domestic Agenda • B/C of “The Other America”, Kennedy understand why many wanted “Freedom Now!” No longer was the African American community going to allow segregation run their lives. • Kennedy calls for a “national assault on poverty.” • Investigate racial injustices in the South • Civil rights bill/proposal to cut taxes, but…it never happens…

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