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JFK Delivers "New Frontier" Speech
This was JFK's accpetance speech to the Democractic National Convention. The phrase "New Frontier" was used to encourage the people of America to support him in the new path he was paving for the people. -
JFK Speaks at Houston Ministers Conference
JFK explained, at this conference, how his religious beliefs would interact with his presidential duties as well as stating that he would support freedom of religion in America. The Protestant clergy in the audience were concerned that he might make decisions with papal influence. -
JFK Debates Richard Nixon on Television
This was the first ever televised debate between presidential candidates. Many people listening over the radio supported Nixon because his points made sense, however, those watching on the television supported JFK, mainly because he looked good. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Communist leader of Cuba welcomed the Soviet Union, along with its nuclear weapons, into his country. Kennedy was determined to not allow the missiles to reach Cuba. -
JFK Wins Election in 1960
JFk beat Richard Nixon in the presidential election. This made history as Kennedy was the youngest President ever as well as the only Catholic president. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The Eisenhower administration had ordered the CIA to train Cuban exiles in order to support their rebellion and the possibilty of them overthrowing the government. Kennedy agreed to this operation after a few days in office but it failed miserably. -
Freedom Riders Attacked in Alabama
The "freedom riders", a group of civil rights activists, were attacked by the KKK. The members of the Klan left without beating and burning these people to death, as they were threatened by their own destruction. -
Berlin Wall is Constructed
A large amount of east Berliners attempted to escape to the democractic West Germany. Soviet Union decided to create a wall as well as post guards to prevent future migration. -
Kennedy Addresses the Nation About Civil Rights
JFK called on the American people to actively participate in civil rights to achieve equality among Americans. Legistation was passed in order to desegregate schools to help African Aerican people succeed in their quest for civil rights. -
JFK Assassinated in Dallas, Texas
Kennedy was losing his popularity due , in part, to his support of the civil rights movement. JFk was shot whilst on a parade route in an open-air car. His assassin was Lee Harvey Oswald, a communist supporter who did not agree with JFK's actions.
