Kennedy Presidency

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  • Created on: 31-05-19 16:15

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Idealism

He changed the nature of american people and instilled a sense of purpose in the american youth. He established the Peace Corps (1969) via executive order which manifested the new sense of responisbility that was held by the american population

he paid attention to and embracrd the nation';s shifting culture. He noticed thlack of substance that television had and his administrattion provided federal aid for televised educational programs.

he encouraged social criticism which resulted in an incerase in the quantity and impact of published works criticisising american society

Civil Rights

He was feverent with regards to this. His campaign promised "executive, moral and legislative leadership to combat racial discrimination" which he fought for

he met with many leading individuals and appointed black officials most notably, thurgood marshall

he aimed to enhance their civic freedom through empowering them which  he did through te Voter's educatiion program

Most notable, he had his speech in June

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