Eisenhower believed in a balanced budget and laissez-faire
Deported around 1 millioni illegal immigrants, mostly Mexicans.
Sent federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas to hel pin the desegregation of all public schools.
Helped pass the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 which created the United States; INterstate Highways.
Kennedy
He was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, won the Pulitzer prize for writing. First Roman Catholic president. He had a famous quote from his address, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." He started the peace corp. They go to third world countries to help them and things. Had the African American Civil RIghts movement, but died before it made its success. Got the first man on the moon!!! Focused on getting the economy better. Kinda was a doctor.
He went up against Richard Nixon. First televised debates took place. Many say this helped JFK win the Election.
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