Question

Describe and account for the changes in the American presidency between 1960 and 1975, as symbolized by Kennedy’s “Camelot”, Johnson’s Great Society, and Nixon’s Watergate. In your answer, address the powers of the presidency and the role of the media.

Answer 1

Following World war 11 the presidency was vastly altered. Power necessitated a redefinition of the rule of chief executive for a growing government. High office shifted multiple times from 1960 to 1975. Through the usage of new communication technologies which formed an increased sense of intimacy and also advocated idealistic reforms which meant to glorify progress to the great which is unknown.

 Following the blue sprints of its 1930s predecessor Johnson’s Great Society, it heavily stressed social reform and used media coverage for reform movement which was to make its plan seem more desirable. Fostering mistrust in American people, presidents misdoing were caught on tape and were broadcasted for all the people to see, but Nixon’s Watergate ended this era of complacency with ideals.