US History EOC Presidents, Politicians, and Judges

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Across
  1. 1. (initials) 1961-1963 oversaw the Cuban Missile Crisis, assassinated November 22, 1963
  2. 5. civil rights lawyer - first black Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States appointed by Lyndon Johnson
  3. 9. Arkansas Governor who called out the National Guard to prevent nine black students from Nixoning Little Rock's Central High School
  4. 10. 1901-1909 known for the phrase: "Speak softly but carry a big stick"
  5. 13. (initials) 1953-1961 domestic policies focused on building infrastructure
  6. 16. 1913-1921 led the country during WWI
  7. 17. United States politician who accused many citizens of being Communists (1908-1957)
  8. 18. Alabama Governor best known for his pro-segregation attitudes during the Civil Rights Movement
  9. 19. 1945-1953 President who ended WWII using nuclear weapons against Japan
  10. 20. first woman Supreme Court Justice appointed by Ronald Reagan
  11. 21. 1921-1923 involved in the Teapot Dome Scandal
Down
  1. 2. 1933-1945 initiated the New Deal programs and led the country during WWII
  2. 3. 2001-2009 President during the September 11th attacks
  3. 4. First African American woman elected to Congress (NY) and later ran as an independent for President
  4. 6. first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice appointed by Barack Obama
  5. 7. 1977-1981 struggled to retain US confidence during 70s economic crisis
  6. 8. (initials) 1963-1969 implemented the Great Society programs
  7. 11. 1993-2001 second President to be impeached
  8. 12. 1969-1973 resigned due to the Watergate Scandal
  9. 14. 2009-2017 domestic policies focused on economic recovery and healthcare
  10. 15. 1981-1989 popular President involved in Iran-Contra scandal