The Rise of John F. Kennedy
Notes:
- Elected 35th President after Eisenhower’s two terms
- Wins 1960 election, begins 1961with Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Defeats Richard Nixon
- Youngest President at 43
- First and only Catholic President
- Advocate of the Space Race
SUMMARY :
Youngest president to ever enter office. Similar to Obama in regards to being a maverick and being the first person to do certain things. Makes a positive impact on American society. His assassination was one of the most pivotal moments of the twentieth century. Did not give up west Berlin and advocated freedom and democracy, Without him west begin would turn communist.
Quotes:
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" -JFK
Subjunctive questions:
If JFK would not have been elected president would the bay of pigs have been as disastrous as it was with him as president?