The campaign for President in 1960s was one of the closest races between two candidates. In the end, John F. Kennedy, the Democratic nominee, had only been elected by a one-tenth of a percent margin against his Republican party opponent, Richard M. Nixon. John F. Kennedy had made specific decisions as the Democratic candidate that helped him leap to victory. Specifically, JFK’s performance during the first televised debate, decision to focus on key large states, Houston tape, and other decisions had overall led to him winning the election of 1960. On the other end, Nixon had made some inaccuracies and mistakes that cost him getting elected. Specifically, Nixon’s hospitalization, promise to visit all 50 states, performance and appearance on the first nationally viewed television and other errors are what led to JFK’s win. Because of Nixon’s and Kennedy’s decisions during the campaign of 1960, it would, after all, lead to JFK’s election.
JFK had made very crucial decisions during his run for President in which helped him to beat Nixon. First, JFK played it smart by focusing on large crucial states throughout the United States of America. Kennedy’s travels consisted of
“Kennedy’s jetting across the country from September 2 to 25 to twenty-six states: New Hampshire, Maine, California, Alaska, Michigan (for Labor Day), Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Texas (with Johnson), Missouri (a fund-raiser in St. Louis), New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, West
John F Kennedy was a long-shot to win in the election of 1960. Kennedy was born 1917, was raised in a strict catholic family and a charismatic candidate. He was very young and energetic and wanted to be the change for America. Before his days of being a politician JFK, served in US Navy and won a Purple Heart. After his commission in the United States Navy, Kennedy served in the House of Representatives and US Senate as a Democrat for the state of Massachusetts. As Kennedy gained experience with political challenges, he became a politician that Democrats sought. In 1956, Kennedy was also sought to be vice president candidate but did not win. As a motivated young and determined man, he decided to run for President. If Kennedy were to win the election of 1960, he would become the
"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been” (Henry). This quote from Henry Kissinger is a representation of the Kennedy term in office. President Kennedy took the world to a whole new level; he succeeded in many tasks in his short time as president. John F. Kennedy was great president because of his involvements in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Space Race, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Peace Corps.
John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He sadly died at the very young age of 46 on November 22, 1963. Growing up, his family was fairly wealthy as his father dealt with the stock market and economics. After John F. Kennedy grew up, he joined they navy and was a gunboat pilot in World War II. He received battle wounds during the war and after his deployment he was awarded with a purple heart.
Through out the course of history, America has seen great Presidents. These men all exhibited characteristics which helped them to be successful in their endeavor to become the nations leader. Among those characteristics are traits such as being a good spokesperson or leader and being fair towards all which makes for a good President.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of United States, was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917. His father, Joseph Kennedy Sr., was a wealthy investor who wanted his sons to be important figures in American politics. Joseph Kennedy Sr. always favored his oldest son, Joseph Jr., to achieve his family's long time ambition to become a President of the United States. However, his eyes turned to John, after Joseph was killed in battle during World War II. John knew he was going to be the replacement for his brother; only way to make his father happy was to become an important figure in American politics. In November of 1946, JFK was elected to the House of Representatives from the State of Massachusetts. He served in the
On a clear sunny day in Dallas Texas, November 22, 1963 to be exact, at about 12:30pm, the President's car rounded the curve in front of the Texas School Book Depository building and proceeded on to Main Street throughout Dally plaza. Shots rang out and the President was rushed to the nearby hospital and was declared dead at 1pm. The Vice President took the oath of office and flew back to Washington with the slain leader. The accused assassin was arrested, charged and then executed on national television in front of millions. Three days latter, the Texas officials in charge of the investigation declared the case closed and the new President set up a hand picked committee to investigate. The
The 1960 Presidential Election was historic in its new approaches to media and television's ability to capture the future leader of America live for the first time. Previous presidents had been listened to via radio, and seen in retrospect in movie theaters, particularly during World War II, but 1960 was the first time the majority of Americans were able to watch their future President debate his opponent and feel the immediate reactions of the American people afterward. Most Americans received their news by newspaper and word of mouth, so to be able to see the presidential candidate debate live was a luxury of the modern age. It is said now that John F Kennedy potentially won the 1960 election because of his excellent debate performances and how he appeared on television. Richard Nixon, the Vice-President, looked awful as he had foregone make-up, and he was nervous in his responses. The feelings of the time are encapsulated in the newspapers of the time. Comparing and contrasting six different articles from two different points of view will show how newspapers at the time treated this very important election, and how they each react in the immediate aftermath of Kennedy's victory will show what the country was thinking as they voted on that November day.
January 20, 1961 will forever be a day that marks a special moment in time in which President John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered one of the most memorable speeches in American History. His Inaugural address is one in which many famous quotes come from and one that is emulated in present speeches. In order to understand the importance of this inoculation one must understand the atmosphere of our nation at that time and what President Kennedy was trying to get across to his constituents. In this essay I will give you background information pertaining to the state our union in 1961; discuss the tone of the speech; and finally examine the impact that President Kennedy’s term played on our nation.
John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917, the second of nine children. He was a US statesman and our 35th president. He came from a family with a history of good politics. As an infant he lived in a comfortable but modest frame house in that suburb of Boston. As the family got larger and the father's income and fortune increased, the Kennedys moved to larger, more impressive homes. Their first home was in Brookline, followed by the suburbs of New York City. John F. Kennedy had a happy childhood that was full of family games and sports. He attended many different private elementary schools, which were all non parochial. He later spent a year at Canterbury School in New Milford,
The presidential election of 1960 fell right in the time of a heated Cold War with the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union also had just taken a lead in the space race by launching the Sputnik satellite (“Kennedy-Nixon Debates – U.S. Presidents”). The stress of the spread of communism and the issues with civil rights and desegregation had divided the nation. This raised a lot of questions about democracy in the United States. At this time in history there was a deep need for strong leadership, and ultimately this leadership would come from John F. Kennedy.
President Kennedy became president in 1960. He ran against Richard Nixon and won even though it was an extremely close race. He strongly believed in religion and was the first catholic president. JFK was the youngest to ever be elected at the age of 43. Kennedy was known for his good looks and charismatic attitude. His slogan while running for president was “Get America moving again.” People liked the fact he cared about the issues in the world and took action. Kennedy was the first president to use television in his campaign and strongly believed in civil rights which helped pull in a vast majority of his voters.
The late president John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said, “Sure it's a big job; but I don't know anyone who can do it better than I can” (“John F. Kennedy” BrainyQuote.com). Kennedy was a young and fresh political figure at the time of his election in 1960. The thirty-fifth president of the United States was born May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was the youngest president ever, as well as the first and only Roman Catholic president (Bass, et al.). His presidency was shortened by an assassin on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy preceded his presidency with a term in the U.S. House of Representatives (1947-1953) and a term in the U.S. Senate (1953-1961) (“John F. Kennedy” History.com). Kennedy, a
Robert Francis Kennedy was born on November 20, 1925 in Brookline Massachusetts. He was the seventh child, and third son of Rose Fitzgerald and Joe Kennedy . "I was the seventh of nine children," he later recalled, "and when you come from that far down you have to struggle to survive."( Alden Whitman, 2001).Compared to his brothers, Robert or Bobby as they all called him, was smaller and he struggled to match his brothers athleticism.
John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States (1961-1963). He was born
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