In response to Soviet successes in space, particularly the launch of Sputnik, President John F. Kennedy emphasized the importance of advancing the U.S. space program. He set ambitious goals, notably the commitment to land a man on the Moon by the end of the 1960s, articulated in his famous 1961 speech at Rice University. This led to significant funding increases for NASA and the establishment of the Apollo program, which eventually culminated in the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969, showcasing U.S. technological prowess and serving as a symbol of Cold War competition. Additionally, the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 was expanded to bolster research and development in space technology, reflecting Kennedy's vision for American leadership in space exploration.
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The Great Society usually refers to Johnson's social programs which were more or less based on what Johnson believed Kennedy intended to do had he lived.
President John F, Kennedy was known mostly for his advocation of NASA and putting pressure on the Soviet Union. Although he did not achieve any major successes during his presidency he was noted for being a strong supporter for civil rights.
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His parents were Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and he had eight siblings. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy were his brothers and his sisters were Rosemary Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Patricia Kennedy Lawford and Jean Kennedy Smith were his sisters. He married Jaqueline Lee Bouvier and they had four children, Arabella, Caroline, John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Patrick.
Jacqueline Kennedy's first pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage. Her second pregnancy resulted in the stillbirth of her daughter, who was said by the Kennedys later to be named Arabella Kennedy. The fifth pregnancy of Jacqueline Kennedy resulted in the premature birth and death two days later of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, due to respiration problems that resulted from underdeveloped lungs.
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Kennedy set the goal of landing a man on the moon by 1969 for the United State's NASA
Results: Congress increased defense spending, incrased the minimum wage, extended unemployment insurance, and provided assistance to cities with high unemployment
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Set out to implement the programs kennedy had left behind
the equal pay act (novanet)
the equal pay act (novanet)
One of the programs was Civil Rights Act and Tax Reduction Act.
The Alliance for Progress resulted in improved relations between Latin America and the United States. The alliance was initiated by President Kennedy.
The "New Frontier"
The assassination of President Kennedy