Phase one of the political story

How do politicians affect the story of our history

beginning with the War in Vietnam?

1st Liberal phase of history

Lyndon B. Johnson• Wanted to create a great society• Created Medicare and Medicaid• Education acts, Water quality acts, Model Cities act, Wilderness act.

Vietnam War• J.F.K sent the first advisors to Vietnam• L.B.J. sent troops to Vietnam • Increased the military spending

Civil Rights movement •J.F.K. passed the equal employment opportunity act.•J.F.K witnessed the prime time of the civil rights movement•L.B.J. passed the Civil Rights act in 1964, 1965, and 1967

Ups and Downs of Liberals The liberal party supports change in

society through the policies of the government.

Government programs are costly and often seem inefficient.

People oppose restrictions Loss of confidences in government.

1st phase of the conservative party

Rise and Fall of Conservatives A political party that wants less

government involvement in our lives.

Cutting taxes often benefits the rich and hurts the services for the poor.

De-regulation – who protects the environment and product safety.

Promoting family and Church values inevitably leaves some cultures out.

Promote democracy overseas, which can be costly

2nd phase of the Liberal Party

• Conflict on the rise• Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel become center piece issues.

• Native Americans rights granted• Women in powerful positions in society

• Liberal expansion of social services• Balanced government debt

2nd phase of conservatives

• Cultural renaissance across U.S. • Transition away form racial and ethnic rights.• Back-sliding in social values

• Gulf War (first Bush)• Israel problem• War on Terrorism• Iraq War

• Cut taxes • Increased military spending