Kennedy'S New Frontier
Submitted by BeckaRoo on June 12, 2011
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Kennedy'S New Frontier
The intention behind John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier initiative was to better the economy as well as provide international aid, improve the space program and increase national defenses. Kennedy also made sure that companies controlled price fixing. Some big companies, such as those involved in steel production, did not appreciate this; however, it did prevent consumers from over-paying for products.
During his presidency he created the Peace Corps and the Alliance for Progress. Both of these programs were designed to assist other countries. While the Peace Corps focused more on sending teachers to economically challenged nations to help with educational needs the...
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