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The New Frontier
Kennedy's new program wanted to address federal support of healthcare, education, civil rights, and urban renewal. -
The Peace Corps
Created to help underdeveloped countries prosper individually -
JFK announces that the US will go to the moon by the end of the decade
John F. Kennedy said before congress on May 25, 1961 that the US will send someone to the moon by the end of the decade -
Baker vs. Carr
Granted federal court jurisdiction over the state so that all citizens' votes were all equal in importance. -
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
Intended to eradicate poverty on American streets -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Ended segregation in public places and banned discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, religion, or national origin -
Economic Opportunity Act
This law created the Office of Economic Opportunity, which confronted the roots of American poverty and promoted individual economic growth. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Ended segregation of color, race, religion, sex, or national origin. A turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. -
Immigration and Nationality Services Act
Opened borders to Asian and Latin American immigrants. -
Social Security Act of 1965
Medicare provides federal funding towards the medical treatment of the elderly. Medicaid provides healthcare assistance to low income families. -
Bilingual Education Act of 1968
Addressed the English language needs of minority children in local school districts. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Apollo 11's lunar module (Eagle) landed on the moon on July 20 1969. they brought their own camera. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon (in that order). Michael Collins was left on Apollo 11 while the other two left for the moon. President Nixon created a speech in case Armstrong and Aldrin could not leave the moon.
