Kennedy narrowly won the 1960 election due to factors like Nixon coming across poorly in debates and Kennedy's charismatic image. Kennedy's New Frontier program focused on increasing the minimum wage, expanding social programs, creating the Peace Corps, advancing the space program, and passing the Federal Housing Act. While Kennedy wanted to focus on foreign affairs over civil rights, his election year coincided with the growing civil rights movement.

1. Kennedy & the New Frontier

3. What factors lead to Kennedy’s victory in 1960?

4. What factors lead to Kennedy’s victory in 1960? Close election Debate made Nixon look bad Tricky Dicky image Kennedy had more charisma

5. What was Kennedy’s New Frontier?

6. What was Kennedy’s New Frontier? Minimum wage increase Federal Housing Act Increased social security benefits Created Peace Corps Accelerated space program

7. What role did Kennedy play in the Civil Rights movement? JFK wanted to concentrate on foreign affairs not civil rights Year of election coincided with sit in movement