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JFK and LBJ

The 1960 U.S. presidential election between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by a razor-thin victory for Kennedy. His youth, religion, and image were key issues, skillfully navigated with the aid of influential televised debates. Kennedy established the “Camelot” ideal and introduced the "New Frontier" programs aimed at stimulating the economy and addressing poverty. Following his assassination in 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson took office, promoting the "Great Society" initiatives to enhance education and healthcare, despite facing criticism for their costs and effectiveness.

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JFK and LBJ

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  1. JFK and LBJ Mr. Koch US History B Forest Lake High School

  2. Election of 1960 Richard Nixon (Rep) v. John F. Kennedy (Dem) • Kennedy won extremely close election • Overcame concerns about his age/religion • TV debates played major role • Established young, idealist administration called “Camelot”

  3. “New Frontier” • Name for JFK’s domestic programs • Stimulate economy • Aid to poor (not everyone sharing in new prosperity since ’50s) • Build space program • Wanted NASA to catch up to Soviets – land on moon John Glenn Feb 20, 1962 1st American to orbit Earth July 20, 1969

  4. Nov 22, 1963 • JFK assassinated • Warren Commission • Lee Harvey Oswald worked alone

  5. Nov 22, 1963 • Some believed in larger conspiracy • Jack Ruby kills Oswald

  6. Lyndon B. Johnson • Sworn in on Air Force One 90min after JFK died

  7. Lyndon B. Johnson • Much less exciting, but passed more legislation • “Great Society” – LBJ’s domestic programs • Education • Medical care (Medicare, Medicaid) • War on Poverty • Initially successful, but comes under criticism later • Too expensive? Didn’t do enough?

  8. Lyndon B. Johnson • Won 1964 election over Barry Goldwater (Rep) by landslide • Goldwater considered too radically conservative

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