My harmonious padlet by Hassan, Mako Djama

New Frontier Programs

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Peace Corps

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Contribution to space Race

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First to declare we would put a man on the moon
Inspired the nation
Increased NASA budget

Programs to reduce poverty and injustice.

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$1 billion to train and educate the poor.

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Healthcare for people over 65.

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Healthcare for the poor and disabled.

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Nixon appealed to non-protesters like factory workers and soldiers.

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Eased U.S.-Soviet tensions through diplomacy.

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Frozen missile deployment to slow the Arms Race.

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Nixon involved in a cover-up of a break-in at the Democratic headquarters. (

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Political scandal leading to Nixon’s resignation

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Nixon’s departure from office in 1974

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1. Love Canal – Toxic waste contamination in a New York neighborhood causing health issues

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Three Mile Island – 1979 nuclear accident causing panic and a backlash against nuclear energy.

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Carter brokers peace between Egypt and Israel in 1978.

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Oil shortage, rising prices, Carter promotes alternative energy.

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Americans taken hostage after the Shah is welcomed in the U.S

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Return of National Pride – Reagan restored American faith and pride.

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Reaganomics – Tax cuts for the wealthy to create jobs (Trickle-down economics).

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U.S. sold weapons to Iran, funds used for Nicaraguan Contras, violating policy.

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Crackdown on cocaine, tougher penalties, military to stop smuggling.

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Over 240,000 Americans died by 1994, Reagan criticized for inaction.

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Missile defense system to protect the U.S. from nuclear threats.

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Bush sent 20,000 troops to overthrow General Noriega and arrest him for drug trafficking.

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Iraq invaded Kuwait, claiming it as their own due to oil. Bush launched Operation Desert Storm to free Kuwait.

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Despite success in the Gulf War, Bush was not re-elected due to a recession and raising taxes.

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Clinton gave states more control over welfare, required work within two years, and enforced child support payments.

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Clinton reduced the deficit and had three years of surplus (1998-2001).

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North American Free Trade Agreement aimed to reduce trade costs and increase investment but led to job losses in manufacturing.

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Clinton lied under oath about an affair with Monica Lewinsky, leading to impeachment hearings. He was acquitted of perjury and obstruction.

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Federal funds for city housing and development.

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Youth clashed with older generations.

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Hippies promoted peace and freedom.

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3-day music festival for peace.

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September 11, 2001 Attacks

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• 3,000 dead, including 400 police officers and firefighters.

• Al-Qaeda, led by Osama Bin Laden, claimed responsibility.

• Motives:

• U.S. support for Israel.

• U.S. military presence in the Middle East.

The U.S. demanded Bin Laden be handed over by Afghanistan.

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The Taliban government refused.

The U.S. and Britain overthrew the Taliban.

Creation of the Patriot Act and the Department of Homeland Security.

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U.S. invasion to overthrow Saddam Hussein.

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Colin Powell: First African American Secretary of State.

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Condoleezza Rice: First African American woman Secretary of State.

Obamacare for affordable healthcare.

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U.S. troops withdrawn from Iraq (2011), focus shifted to Afghanistan.

U.S. Navy SEALs raid in Pakistan.

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• Bin Laden killed.

Two bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon.

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Hillary Clinton: Secretary of State.

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Sonia Sotomayor: First Latina Supreme Court Justice.