The Rise of John F. KennedySummaryKennedy was elected the 35th President in the 1960 Election. He beings his term in 1962 with Vice-Preseident Lyndon B. Johnson. JFK defeated Richard Nixon in this election. He was the youngest President at age 43, as well as the first and only Catholic President. JFK was a strong advocate of the Space Race.
QuoteAsk not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"-John F. Kennedy
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Subjunctive QuestionWhat was the populations opinion about JFK? Was he viewed and judged differently due to his age and religion?
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