John F. Kennedy's Legacy
Steven Rothstein, the executive director at the JFK Library Foundation, reflects on the goals of Kennedy's presidency in honor of what would have been his 100th birthday and discusses how his presidential legacy of civil rights and international policy legislation was carried on by Lyndon B. Johnson upon his assassination.
Description
Steven Rothstein, the executive director at the JFK Library Foundation, reflects on the goals of Kennedy's presidency in honor of what would have been his 100th birthday and discusses how his presidential legacy of civil rights and international policy legislation was carried on by Lyndon B. Johnson upon his assassination.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Discuss the messages John F. Kennedy expressed in his address to the American people.
- What types of legislation did Lyndon B. Johnson pass after Kennedy's assassination in order to keep his legacy alive?
- In what was does Steven Rothstein address JFK's ideals about international policy in the 1960's and how do they conflict with modern day ideals about International Relations today?
- Analyze how Kennedy's stance on Civil Rights and inclusion changed from his early days in the Senate to the presidency. What do you think brought about this change?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Berlin Wall
- Civil Rights
- Cold War
- Nuclear Disarmament
- President