“ Turbulent Times” (1961-1974)

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Turbulent Times” Turbulent Times” (1961-1974) (1961-1974) JFK’s assassination ‘63 Civil Rights Battles ’54-68 Vietnam ’54-75 Drugs ’60s MKL Jr assassination ’68 Malcolm X assassination ’65 Bobby Kennedy assassination ’6 Feminists fight for rights ’60

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“ Turbulent Times” (1961-1974). JFK’s assassination ‘63 Civil Rights Battles ’54-68 Vietnam ’54-75 Drugs ’60s MKL Jr assassination ’68 Malcolm X assassination ’65 Bobby Kennedy assassination ’68 Feminists fight for rights ’60s. What do you know about JFK?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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““Turbulent Turbulent Times” (1961-Times” (1961-

1974)1974)•JFK’s assassination ‘63

•Civil Rights Battles ’54-68•Vietnam ’54-75

•Drugs ’60s•MKL Jr assassination ’68

•Malcolm X assassination ’65•Bobby Kennedy assassination ’68

•Feminists fight for rights ’60s

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What do you know about What do you know about JFK?JFK?

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The Kennedys in Popular The Kennedys in Popular Culture?Culture?

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Election of 1960Election of 1960

Kennedy (D) Kennedy (D)

vs. vs.

Nixon (R)Nixon (R)

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Pros:Pros: Pros:Pros:

ConsCons:: Cons:Cons:

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So…How did JFK win?1.) TV = “Great Debates”

a. 1st ever televised debate:

b. Largest Audience ever, 70 million watched

c. JFK will be called the “Bronzed Warrior”2.) JFK = Pro Civil Rights

a. Kennedy calls Coretta Scott King* MLK had been arrested and

JFK helped negotiate his release

b. Increase African American vote.

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The Power of Television:The Power of Television:

Does TV have an effect Does TV have an effect onon

Political Elections?Political Elections?

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Closest popular votein history