John f kennedy biography powerpoint fourth
•
Jfk powerpoint
•
Fast Facts about John F. Kennedy
The following information about John F. Kennedy is arranged alphabetically by topic. For more information please contact Kennedy.Library@nara.gov. Have a research question? Ask an Archivist.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
Airport, New York City: The law changing the name of Idlewild International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport was signed by New York Mayor Robert Wagner on Wednesday, December 18, 1963. A dedication ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 24, 1963 at 11:00 AM. See the New York Times article of December 19, 1963, p. 25.
Appointment Books, General Information: The White House appointment books were kept by Evelyn Lincoln, the President's secretary, and recorded his workday appointments and activities. The Kennedy administration White Hou
•
US involvement in the Vietnam War - EdexcelPresident Kennedy and Vietnam, 1961-1963
President Kennedy and Vietnam, 1961-1963
The government of the Republic of Vietnam, led by President Ngo Dinh Diem in the South, faced opposition from the Viet Minh. In 1959, the Viet Minh decided to focus on defeating the Republic of Vietnam’s forces and uniting Vietnam beneath one communistA supporter of a classless society where all property is publicly owned. government.
It set up the National Liberation Front (NLF), which aimed to:
- organise the various resistance groups already in South Vietnam
- support the North Vietnamese Army (NVA)in the South
- assassinate South Vietnamese government officials
Before John F Kennedy was elected president, he had promised to prevent the spread of communism in places like Vietnam. After his election, he launched Operation Beef Up to help President Diem combat the Viet Minh. This operation had the following results:
- It increased the