The 1960's
U.S. History
John F. Kennedy
Presidency
He had a lot of good points and was also a very good public speaker. I think JFK's presidency was an okay time in American history, and it got things moving in the right direction, but it didn't really seem like anything special.
Impact
Kennedy had a very large impact during his presidency. The moon race was still going on, he stimulated the economy by deficit spending, and was the first Roman Catholic president. He also addressed many issues that were very important at the time.
Assassination
I believe JFK was assassinated due to his views on civil rights. He was in the south at the time of his assassination and civil rights was a main part of what he wanted to address as president.
Cold War
The cold war was one of the main issues that helped Kennedy get elected as president in 1960. The cuban missile crisis was an issue he had to face as president due to the cold war.
Civil Rights
Civil rights, as well as human rights, were another main part of Kennedy's election. Civil rights, however, also caused him to lose some popularity as well.
Poverty
Poverty was a very important to JFK during his presidency. He created both the Alliance for Progress and the Peace Corps to decrease poverty.
Lyndon B. Johnson
The Great Society
LBJ took over as president after JFK's assassination. He continued to work on issues that Kennedy had begun to address in a very successful way. He created the civil rights act to address issues with civil rights. He also, like Kennedy, created VISTA (domestic peace corps), and Head Start; a program to improve education. He also made many programs and things to help address poverty such as low income housing and medicare. LBJ and JFK both have had a lasting impact on America through their work towards civil rights, education improvement, and ridding America of poverty.
Miranda VS. Arizona
Civil Rights for All
I think the Supreme Court was right in their ruling because it was unconstitutional and they were stripped of their rights. However, the Miranda rights seem to be a way for ones self to avoid persecution and to protect themselves from incrimination. The Miranda rights are a prime example of civil rights. Everyone has the same rights and they cannot be deprived of those rights. If they are, it is deemed unconstitutional.
Ernesto Miranda
Ernesto Miranda was able to be relieved of his sentence because he was deprived of his 5th amendment rights.
The 5th Amendment
The 5th amendment is very well known still to this day to prevent people from incarcerating themselves.
The Miranda Warning
All officers were required to carry cards with the Miranda rights on them to read to anyone they were arresting.