综合教程 Unit 1 nevergiveinnevernevernever课件全.pptVIP

II. Kennedy the international diplomat versus Kennedy the domestic politician A. Effectiveness in international diplomacy 1. Enjoying meeting with the heads of foreign countries and foreign students 2. Having a combination of informality and dignity B. Successes in domestic programs -- Congressional approval of: 1. Creation of the Peace Corps 2. Raising of the minimum wage 3. Increase of social benefits 4. Support for space flights C. Failures in domestic programs - Congressional disapproval of: 1. Free medical care for people over 65 2. Creation of a Department of Urban Affairs for Americas cities 3. Federal aid to education 4. Tax reform and tax reduction III. Responsibility for legislation benefiting African Americans A. Bill to prohibit racial discrimination 1. In employment 2. In public facilities: public transportation, restaurants, restrooms B. Bill to outlaw school segregation --- passed not until after his death Text II Winston ChurchillKey to questions for discussion (P16) 1. Churchill stepped onto the world stage at the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 in the capacity of the First Lord of the Admiralty of Great Britain. 2. Because he knew very well that his country alone was not demographically, industrially or financially strong enough to win the victory of the war against the Nazis and the intervention of the USA, the most powerful country in the world, would bring the war to its end much sooner. 3. Ever since he became the premier of his country, Churchill placed his hope of final victory on the intervention of the USA. In order to get the USA involved in the war, he established a personal relationship with President Roosevelt. When his request was declined by Roosevelt, he was still optimistic and believed that things would work his way. The later development of the world situation proved that he was fight. Homework Assignment 1. Review Unit 1: I. Intensi