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1960 Election

By Catielyn
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    1960 election

    Time Span where Kennedy was aupposed to serve as president

  • Election

    Election
    On this day President Kennedy won the 1960 election.

  • Presidents Panel

    Presidents Panel
    In 1961 the Presidents Panel on Mental Retardation, the first report contained 112 recomendations called funding for research into development disabilities programs to help them.

  • Baker v. Carr

    Baker v. Carr
    Fenderal courts had jurisdiction to hear lawsuits seeking to force states to redraw electoral districts

  • Day Camp

    Day Camp
    in 1962 Kennedys sister opened a day camp in her own home for children with developmental disabilities.

  • Act

    Act
    in 1963 congress enacted the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act.

  • Reynolds v. Sims

    Reynolds v. Sims
    Court ruled that the current apportionment system in most states was unconstitutional.