President Kennedy and the New Frontier

Kennedy and the American Flag

Martina and Terrance will continue their travels through the 1960s and 1970s, during a time full of civil unrest and battles over the spread of communism. No trip through time would be complete without a visit to one of the most influential leaders in American history, John F. Kennedy. Martina and Terrance will observe how President Kennedy used new technology and media to advance American society during the Cold War era.

Essential Question

  • How did President Kennedy deal with civil unrest in the United States and competition with the Soviet Union during the 1960s?