1960's Vocabulary Section
John F. Kennedy - came from a long line of family members who served in some form of local, state, and national government. He was born on the east coast and felt strongly about his Catholic religion, but didn't base his decision making on it. He was elected the 35th president in 1960.
Richard M. Nixon - came from a life of poverty, where his family struggled to make a living. Publicly viewed, his qualifications as Vice-President under Dwight D. Eisenhower, gave him credibility. He was elected the 37th president in 1968.
Fidel Castro - a rebel who quickly rose to power as the dictator of Cuba and established a communist form of government.
Flexible Response - putting to use money in a manageable way which supports any form of military defense, in the case of conflict.
Align - taking a stance on a public issue which you are either for or against and involves an action, event, or political party.
New Frontier - addressing the areas of importance and improving for individuals, their education experiences, civil rights, and upgrading healthcare.
Deficit Spending - instead of taking more from taxes, it's the belief that to stimulate the economy, the government takes money out to increase revenue flow within the public.
War on Poverty - an initiative (purpose) for those in need of services like healthcare and to have in place steps to better education standards and train people willing to work and make a living.
Economic Opportunity Act - helping men and women out of poverty who have the necessary skills to enter the workforce, but in areas that education isn't required.
Great Society - a program proposed by President Johnson in 1964 with the major points in the areas of healthcare, education, the environment, discrimination, and poverty.
Warren Court – led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, the Supreme Court heard cases on individuals civil liberties, voting and privacy issues.
The Vietnam War and 1970's Vocabulary Section
Students for a Democratic Society - demonstration protests which early spoke out on racial and social issues, while shifting towards political opposition with the war in Vietnam.
"Credibility gap" - rising conflicts between the President and journalists which bring public suspicion and doubt involving government decisions.
Tet Offensive - an aggressive yet unsuccessful attack by Vietcong's, where American views increased about staying and removing troops out of Vietnam.
War Powers Act - enforces Congress the ability to decide actions in foreign conflicts, allowing 2 days for discussion with the President before declaring war.
detente - the shift of changing economic relations within countries opposing political views in order to expand trade operations.
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) - an Arab organization which controls oil prices and amounts sold, often unfairly to Israeli friendly countries like the United States.
Affirmative Action - a firm stance providing consideration of an occupation or academic areas as a top priority for minorities and women.
Twenty-fifth Amendment - taking steps in transitioning the role of a President if one is deceased, resigns, impeached, or unable to lead, to that of the Vice-President at the time.
Executive Priviledge - applying privacy issues within the office of the President regarding confidential information, if ever taken to court.
Twenty-sixth Amendment - reducing the voting age limit from 21 years old to the current age of 18 years old.
Pardon - a decision to acquit or excuse someone who had been charged for an consequence of wrong doing.
Amnesty - a country's highest authority releasing and forgiving the crimes of an individual (or individuals) who were charged failing to serve in the Vietnam War.
John F. Kennedy - came from a long line of family members who served in some form of local, state, and national government. He was born on the east coast and felt strongly about his Catholic religion, but didn't base his decision making on it. He was elected the 35th president in 1960.
Richard M. Nixon - came from a life of poverty, where his family struggled to make a living. Publicly viewed, his qualifications as Vice-President under Dwight D. Eisenhower, gave him credibility. He was elected the 37th president in 1968.
Fidel Castro - a rebel who quickly rose to power as the dictator of Cuba and established a communist form of government.
Flexible Response - putting to use money in a manageable way which supports any form of military defense, in the case of conflict.
Align - taking a stance on a public issue which you are either for or against and involves an action, event, or political party.
New Frontier - addressing the areas of importance and improving for individuals, their education experiences, civil rights, and upgrading healthcare.
Deficit Spending - instead of taking more from taxes, it's the belief that to stimulate the economy, the government takes money out to increase revenue flow within the public.
War on Poverty - an initiative (purpose) for those in need of services like healthcare and to have in place steps to better education standards and train people willing to work and make a living.
Economic Opportunity Act - helping men and women out of poverty who have the necessary skills to enter the workforce, but in areas that education isn't required.
Great Society - a program proposed by President Johnson in 1964 with the major points in the areas of healthcare, education, the environment, discrimination, and poverty.
Warren Court – led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, the Supreme Court heard cases on individuals civil liberties, voting and privacy issues.
The Vietnam War and 1970's Vocabulary Section
Students for a Democratic Society - demonstration protests which early spoke out on racial and social issues, while shifting towards political opposition with the war in Vietnam.
"Credibility gap" - rising conflicts between the President and journalists which bring public suspicion and doubt involving government decisions.
Tet Offensive - an aggressive yet unsuccessful attack by Vietcong's, where American views increased about staying and removing troops out of Vietnam.
War Powers Act - enforces Congress the ability to decide actions in foreign conflicts, allowing 2 days for discussion with the President before declaring war.
detente - the shift of changing economic relations within countries opposing political views in order to expand trade operations.
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) - an Arab organization which controls oil prices and amounts sold, often unfairly to Israeli friendly countries like the United States.
Affirmative Action - a firm stance providing consideration of an occupation or academic areas as a top priority for minorities and women.
Twenty-fifth Amendment - taking steps in transitioning the role of a President if one is deceased, resigns, impeached, or unable to lead, to that of the Vice-President at the time.
Executive Priviledge - applying privacy issues within the office of the President regarding confidential information, if ever taken to court.
Twenty-sixth Amendment - reducing the voting age limit from 21 years old to the current age of 18 years old.
Pardon - a decision to acquit or excuse someone who had been charged for an consequence of wrong doing.
Amnesty - a country's highest authority releasing and forgiving the crimes of an individual (or individuals) who were charged failing to serve in the Vietnam War.