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    I think the best president the united sates had was John F Kennedy. I believe this because lots of great things happened during his presidency. Such as "The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the establishment of the Peace Corps, developments in the Space Race..." Those are just a few reasons on why i think he is the best president the united states have had. He also served in the military as a commander during world war 2. John F Kennedy was the 35th president and served from January 1961 till November 1963

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    The book John F. Kennedy “JFK” is a book written by Judie mills. The book is about the Journey JFK takes to become president and I would recommend this book to people if they would like to know facts about JFK. Judie mills has only written two books including this one and Robert, Kennedy. She has memories of the day JFK was assassinated and it stays in her head. The author is trying to tell the story of JFK and how his life went. The book is organized by the beginning of his life to the end and

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    or time of idyllic happiness. There are many similarities between JFK and King Arthur, they were great leaders and were loved by many. On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was traveling through Dallas, Texas with his wife Jackie. There were large crowds on the streets wanting to glimpse the president, but no one was prepared for the horrific events that would rock the nation. At 12:30, Lee Harvey Oswald fatally shot JFK and J.D. Tippit. Kennedy and Tippit died at Parklands Hospital, and

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    Jfk Assassination

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    John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known by JFK, was an American who served as the 35th President of the United States. He was elected into office January 1961 and served until his assassination on November 22, 1963. He became the youngest man and the first Roman Catholic to hold office. Prior to his presidency, Kennedy served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. In 1960, Kennedy announced his candidacy for president on January 2. Kennedy faced a difficult battle against his Republican

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    JFK: A War Hero

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    seen as his own person. When all eyes fell onto him after his brother’s death he took everything with a flying leap. Of course he had his younger brother to help and guide him along the way. America considered JFK a war hero after saving his crew mates form a Japanese Destroyer. Later in life JFK was diagnosed with Addington’s disease but they had kept it well hidden from the people. Most die from this disease but recent treatments was able to save his life. In 1952 he successfully ran for the position

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    As a person who was known for his ability to speak publicly, and communicate comprehensible meanings while inspiring the people of his nation, President John F. Kennedy (JFK) gave his inaugural address on January 20th, 1961 in Washington D.C.. JFK was widely distinguished for his ability to use rhetoric in front of the masses, and in mass media. Like many authors and penman, President Kennedy implemented huge doses of rhetorical strategies in his speech, focusing on the appeals of Aristotle: ethos

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    your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your county” (MacSiccar, 1995, p. 46). People don’t realize that phrase was borrowed by JFK from one of America’s least memorable presidents, Warren G. Harding. The reason that quote is now remembered in today 's time is because of John F. Kennedy, one of the most iconic presidents ever, in his presidency and his life, achieved many accomplishments. Early Life Throughout high school history classes, we have discussed many of the past presidents

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    John F Kennedy Dbq Essay

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    22, 1963, Kennedy’s leadership of the U.S. instilled confidence in the American people. John F. Kennedy was a great president because of his domestic policy, foreign policy, and lifestyle. JFK was involved in many aspects of domestic policy including civil rights and space exploration. JFK laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by proposing the legislation the year prior. President Kennedy supports equality for all, saying, “And this Nation, for all its hopes and all its boasts

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    Former United States President, JFK, in his Inaugural Address welcomes his presidency along with a new era. Kennedy’s purpose is to unify nations across the globe to achieve world peace. He adopts a confident tone in order to inspire Americans and citizen around the world and give them hope. JFK is being sworn into office after the Cold War were fear of war loomed everyone's lives. In “Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You” , JFK utilizes antithesis, anaphora, and parallelism to appeal to

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    of nuclear weapons. He was a great leader during World War II, but not leading the country. Then came John F. Kennedy, the one no one was scared of. His weak appearance caused America to look foolish and led the the assassination of JFK. Harry S Truman presidency term was from April 1945 to January 1953. He only became President after the unexpected death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Russians tested out Truman’s stance on Communism's with the Berlin Blockade. Truman respond positively with

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