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Vietnam
Vietnamization-slowly pull out troops but escalate the attack
Secretary of State-Henry Kissinger (chief negotiator in Vietnam)
President when war ended
Domestic plan
New Federalism Revenue Sharing-state and local
governments may spend their federal money any way they saw fit. (As opposed to government telling them how to spend it)
Government programs
Increased Social Security Medicare Medicaid Subsidized housing for low income
families (Section 8)
Watergate
Scandal centered on the Nixon administration’s attempt to cover up a burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex in Washington D.C.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aZ8vNagvks
Impeach or Resign
(In Congress or a state legislature) the presentation of formal charges against a public official by the lower house, trial to be before the upper house.
Gerald Ford signs in
Grants Nixon a full pardon in an attempt to move past Watergate
Troubled economy High oil prices, inflation and unemployment
Loses election in 1976 to Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
Democratic peanut farmer from Ga. Energy crisis, gas prices soared
commotion everywhere Foreign Policy- promotes human rights so
that everyone can have freedom and liberty around the world
Camp David Accords
Carter helped forged peace between long time enemies, Anwar el Sadat, and Israeli prime minister, Menachem Begin.
Five year transition period during which Israel and Jordan would work out the issue of self rule for the Palestinians, Arabs living on the Gaza Strip, areas captured by Israel in earlier wars.
Iran Hostage Crisis
U.S. had provided military and political assistance to Shah of Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini and rebels overthrow the Shah’s government which is severely corrupt. Carter allows the Shah to come to U.S. for cancer treatment
This infuriates revolutionaries in Iran
Iran Hostage Crisis
On November 4, 1979, armed students seize the U.S. embassy in Iran’s capital Tehran taking 52 American hostages in exchange for the Shah
Year long standoff All trade banned, diplomatic relations
severed Hostages are not released until Jan. 20,
1981
Ronald Reagan and the New Right
Very conservative
Oppose legal abortions
ERA Busing Gun control Reverse
discrimination
Reaganomics
Supply side economics Trickle down theory Increased money for business
investments will create more jobs, money, entrepreneurs, and the development of new products and services
SDI
Strategic Defense Initiative or Star Wars
A defense system that would keep the U.S. safe from enemy missile attack
Estimated cost one trillion dollars
Reagan plan:
A balanced federal budget
Voluntary prayer in public schools
Presidential line item veto on budget
The George H.W. Bush Administration
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/georgehwbush
George H.W. Bush - Navy Pilot (1942 – 1945)
George H.W. Bush rescued from the Pacific after being shot down by the
Japanese during World War II
George H. W. Bush in his baseball uniform
George H.W. Bush - Yale University (1945 – 1948)
George H.W. Bush (left of clock) with the Skull and Bones group at Yale
George H.W. Bush - Oilman (1948 - 1966)
Congressman Bush (1966 – 1970) w/his family (children left to right:
Jeb, Marvin, Doro, Neil, George W.)
George H.W. Bush - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1971-1973)
George H.W. Bush - Director of the CIA (1975 - 1977)
1988 Presidential Election
1988 Bush Ad #1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmwhdDv8VrM
1988 Bush Ad #2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LToAmI4r6ms&feature=related
Major Events and Policies as President
Invaded Panama & captured Manuel Noriega (dictator & major drug trafficker) in 1989.Initially a CIA informant for AmericaNoriega was indicted by two US federal grand juries in Florida on charges of drug trafficking and racketeering and the CIA took him off its payroll. The next year, Noriega's image as a thuggish dictator was reinforced in the starkest terms as opposition candidates in the presidential election were stopped and beaten up by Noriega's "dignity battalions".Following a series of incidents that culminated in the death of an American soldier, President George Bush decided it was time for regime change. In December 1989, Bush sent in US troops to overthrow Noriega, offering a $1m reward for information leading to his capture."General Noriega's reckless threats and attacks upon Americans in Panama created an imminent danger to the 35,000 American citizens in Panama. As president, I have no higher obligation than to safeguard the lives of American citizens," Bush said at the time.
Major Events and Policies as President
Invaded Panama & captured Manuel Noriega (dictator & major drug trafficker) in 1989.
START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) w/the USSR in 1991 (reduced the nuclear arsenals of both countries).
Major Events and Policies as President
Invaded Panama & captured Manuel Noriega (dictator & major drug trafficker) in 1989.
START Treaty w/the USSR in 1991 (reduced the nuclear arsenals of both countries).
Oversaw the end of the Cold War (Berlin Wall fell in 1989 & the USSR dissolved in 1991).
Liberated Kuwait in 1991 after it was invaded by Iraq (Operation Desert Storm).
Began the NAFTA negotiations in 1991. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began on January 1, 1994. This agreement would remove most barriers to trade and investment among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (Free trade between North American countries)
Major Events and Policies as President
Invaded Panama & captured Manuel Noriega (dictator & major drug trafficker) in 1989.
START Treaty w/the USSR in 1991 (reduced the nuclear arsenals of both countries).
Oversaw the end of the Cold War (Berlin Wall fell in 1989 & the USSR dissolved in 1991).
Liberated Kuwait in 1991 after it was invaded by Iraq (Operation Desert Storm).
Began the NAFTA negotiations in 1991.
Raised taxes to deal with the rising deficit, contradicting his campaign promise.
Major Events and Policies as President
Invaded Panama & captured Manuel Noriega (dictator & major drug trafficker) in 1989.
START Treaty w/the USSR in 1991 (reduced the nuclear arsenals of both countries).
Oversaw the end of the Cold War (Berlin Wall fell in 1989 & the USSR dissolved in 1991).
Liberated Kuwait in 1991 after it was invaded by Iraq (Operation Desert Storm).
Began the NAFTA negotiations in 1991.
Raised taxes to deal with the rising deficit, contradicting his campaign promise.
Deficit spending and the national debt dramatically increased during his presidency.
Major Events and Policies as President
Invaded Panama & captured Manuel Noriega (dictator & major drug trafficker) in 1989.
START Treaty w/the USSR in 1991 (reduced the nuclear arsenals of both countries).
Oversaw the end of the Cold War (Berlin Wall fell in 1989 & the USSR dissolved in 1991).
Liberated Kuwait in 1991 after it was invaded by Iraq (Operation Desert Storm).
Began the NAFTA negotiations in 1991.
Raised taxes to deal with the rising deficit, contradicting his campaign promise.
Deficit spending and the national debt dramatically increased during his presidency.
Was unable to deal with the economic recession that began in 1990.
Major Events and Policies as President
Invaded Panama & captured Manuel Noriega (dictator & major drug trafficker) in 1989.
START Treaty w/the USSR in 1991 (reduced the nuclear arsenals of both countries).
Oversaw the end of the Cold War (Berlin Wall fell in 1989 & the USSR dissolved in 1991).
Liberated Kuwait in 1991 after it was invaded by Iraq (Operation Desert Storm).
Began the NAFTA negotiations in 1991.
Raised taxes to deal with the rising deficit, contradicting his campaign promise.
Deficit spending and the national debt dramatically increased during his presidency.
Was unable to deal with the economic recession that began in 1990.
Lost his bid for reelection in 1992 to Bill Clinton.
Presidential Trivia
His father (Prescott) was a U.S. senator. His son Jeb was governor of Florida & his son George W. was the 43rd President of the U.S.
He publicly refused to eat broccoli in 1990 & banned it from the White House & Air Force One menus.
“I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli.”
- George H. W. Bush (March 22, 1990)
Barbara Bush with broccoli growers from California
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoBFL6iwid4
(1992-2000)
Bill Clinton meets President John F. Kennedy as a 16 year-old delegate of Boy’s Nation on June 6, 1963
Education – Georgetown University, Oxford University, Yale Law School
Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham at Yale Law School, January 1972
Bill Clinton runs for Student Council President at Georgetown University
Major Events and Policies as President
Initiated the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for the U.S. Armed Forces in 1993
Major Events and Policies as President
Initiated the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for the U.S. Armed Forces in 1993
Signed the Brady Bill in 1993 (waiting period & background check for handguns)
Major Events and Policies as President Initiated the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for the U.S.
Armed Forces in 1993 Signed the Brady Bill in 1993 (waiting period &
background check for handguns) Won reelection against Bob Dole in 1996
Initiated the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for the U.S. Armed Forces in 1993
Signed the Brady Bill in 1993 (waiting period & background check for handguns)
Wins re-election President under one of our best economies ever. Low
unemployment and inflation rates
Initiated the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for the U.S. Armed Forces in 1993
Signed the Brady Bill in 1993 (waiting period & background check for handguns)
Wins re-election President under one of our best economies ever. Low
unemployment and inflation rates Balanced the budget, we actually had a surplus in 1999
and 2000
Bush v. Gore
Gore took the case to the Supreme Court
Ruled in favor FL certified results in time for the electoral college vote in mid-December
Sept. 11, 2001 Terrorist attacks in
New York City, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlQjHviRjiU
Terrorism – the use of violence by nongovernmental groups against civilians to achieve a political goal
Reasons for Muslim Terrorism
U.S. investments in Middle East oil
Western influences on Muslim religious values
U.S. support of Israel
Patriot Act
Increased authority of US law enforcement agencies
Phone tapping Computer
tapping Question of
civil liberties?
Afghanistan
Oct. 7, 2001 – U.S. began bombing
Attacked al-Qaeda camps and the Taliban (supporters of bin Laden)
Iraq War
March 20, 2003 – U.S. coalition forces (led by the U.S.)
Invasion of Iraq, seized control by May 1
U.S. – Iraq War
Based on intelligence that Hussein had weapons of mass destruction
Used chemical weapons against the Kurds in Iraq
War in Iraq
2007 – troop surge approved
Today – removal of troops as Iraq becomes more stable as a democracy
2008-presentBarack Obama
Democrat – Barack Obama First African American president Advocated Change in America
Initiatives
Let’s Move-fights childhood obesity. First Lady Michelle Obama plays a major role in this campaign
Joining Forces-Supporting troops and veterans
1 is 2 many-program that is trying to end violence and sexual assault against women
Reach Higher- encouraging youth to stay in school and get a good education
Issues
Civil Rights problems War in Afghanistan War in Iraq Gun Control
There have been many criticisms of Obama during his presidency. His approval rating has dropped significantly.
At the end of your notes: Write a paragraph stating your opinion about the
presidency of Barack Obama. Use at least three specific examples