Introduction
“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past—let us accept our own responsibility for the future”
-John F. Kennedy, 35th US President.
This paper describes about the Leadership styles and Behavioral analysis of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy.
Elected in 1960 as the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy was the youngest man to hold that office. He was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts to Joseph P. Kennedy, a self-made multimillionaire who led the Exchange commission and securities under Franklin D. Roosevelt and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. He parlayed an elite education and a reputation as a military hero for his successful run into congress in 1946. His entrance into politics surprised his college mates. He never enjoyed campaigning, but was elected, and won the Senate in 1952. He served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate before becoming the 35th president in 1961.
After earning his party’s nomination for vice president in 1956, he announced his candidacy for president on January 2, 1960. Kennedy outmaneuvered his main opponent, Hubert Humphrey with superior organizations and financial resources, Selecting Senate majority leader, Lyndon Johnson of Texas, as his running mate. He faced Vice President Richard Nixon in the general election. Kennedy faced difficulties against him. He was benefited from his performance
Johnson under the Democratic Party against Republican nominee Richard Nixon and his running mate Henry Lodge Cabot Jr. Throughout the campaign, Kennedy wanted to take the country into a “New Frontier” where America could progress beyond what the two presidents before him accomplished and find better methods on how to deal with issues (Deahl). Despite Kennedy’s high calcifications and vast experience, he was Catholic and many voters feared he might be under the Pope’s influence. Nonetheless, he proved himself to the American people when both candidates debated live on television, one of the first debates live in American history. While Kennedy appeared immaculate and confident, Nixon showed fatigue and stress which helped Kennedy as voters saw him more fit for presidency (Hamilton). For the electoral vote, won with 303 votes compared to Nixon’s 219 electoral votes and Byrd only 15 electoral votes
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
Kennedy was the nominee for the Democratic party, who was running for President. Running against him was Vice President, Richard M. Nixon, who was on the Republic party. NIxon hoped that Eisenhower's popularity would help him in the running. But Kennedy won the election by less than 119,000 votes. Two main reasons why Kennedy won, was
John F. Kennedy is known as one of the most famous people in history. His life began on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was born into a wealthy and prominent family that gave him a very privileged childhood. While growing up, John attended private schools, including Canterbury and Choate. In 1936, he enrolled at Harvard. After graduating, Kennedy joined the U.S. Navy in 1941. He served there for a total of four years and then left to run for Congress.
Kennedy had many accomplishments during his short presidency. One of these accomplishments was in regards to the Cuban Missile Crisis. He played a lead role in figuring out how to settle this with the Soviet Union. He also abolished the federal death penalty in 1962. He initiated Project Apollo which ended up accomplishing landing the first humans on the moon between 1969-1972!
John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917. He attended Harvard and graduated in 1940. After graduating, he joined the navy. When he left the navy, Kennedy was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for leadership and courage (Life of John F. Kennedy). He became the 35th president of the United States on January 20, 1961 and was the youngest man elected to the office. Lots of conflict was happening in the U.S. while JFK was president. There was possibility of a nuclear war and the biggest problem he had to face was ending racial discrimination. On November 22, 1963 when he was assassinated he also became the youngest president to die.
Born in Brookline, Massachusetts in May of 1917, Kennedy remains the youngest man ever elected president of the United States. John, known to friends as Jack, had a powerful family background. His maternal grandfather was the former mayor of Boston and his father served in FDR’s administration. Kennedy himself had a strong military past before running for the House of Representatives in 1946, later
On January 20, 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy became the youngest man to possess presidency in the United States of America. As a young, wealthy man Kennedy rapidly climbed the political ladder by initially representing a working class Boston district in the United States Congress, then continuing on to the House of Representatives, followed by the United States Senate, and ending with the victorious defeat of his presidential opponent, to become the 35th president of the United States. According to theatlantic.com, Kennedy was so admired by the public, that “in the eyes of the world, this reticent man became a charismatic leader who, in his life and in his death, served as a symbol of purpose and hope.” As a result of John F. Kennedy’s
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
John F. Kennedy was born May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He went to college at Harvard. He was in the navy during WW2 before he was president. He was also a senator. His father was an ambassador and his grandfather was in politics. They influenced JFK to get into politics.
Kennedy came from a line of businessmen and politicians, so it only fit that he would follow. His father, Joseph Sr. Kennedy, had very high expectations for his family of 7 children. John was not always the best student in school, but he was clever and enjoyed history and English. He entered into Harvard University in 1936 and played football. Kennedy’s father was appointed United States Ambassador to England in 1937, and because of this, John became very interested in politics and world affairs.1 After graduating from Harvard, JFK entered the military and became a Lieutenant. He even received a Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his leadership and courage. He then decided to become a politician, and he served 3 terms in the House of Representatives then was elected to the U.S. senate in 1952. Kennedy became quite popular as a politician, so it was no surprise when he was nearly picked to run for Vice President in the 1956 election. Therefore, he decided to run for president in
In the election of 1960, many Democratic leaders entered the race for their party, because of increased majorities in the Senate (64 Democratic seats to 32 Republican seats) and House (283 Democratic seats to 153 Republican seats). However, "John F. Kennedy's impressive performance and reelection as Senator of Massachusetts in 1958, made him the Democratic front-runner." 5 Other Democratic candidates were Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota, Senator Stewart Symington of Missouri, Adlai Stevenson of Illinois, and Senate majority leader, Lyndon Johnson. Kennedy had faced obstacles in challenging his opponents, all of who were more powerful than he, and had "longer, more distinguished political careers."6 Another factor against Kennedy was his Roman Catholic background, but his "primary victory in overwhelmingly Protestant West Virginia helped to rebut the claim that a Catholic could not win." 7 Only once had a Catholic ever been nominated, Governor Al Smith of New York, in 1928, but Smith was easily defeated.
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
John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States (1961-1963). He was born
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) was the youngest president elected to the office. JFK was born on May 29th,1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. JFK was the 35th president in the United State of America (USA). JFK was president for the USA since 1961 until 1963. There are a lot of things to discuss about JFK, but his early life, education, and the assassination are the most three interesting points.