The Rise Of John F. Kennedy
- 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
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"- J.F.K
Fun Fact
After Kennedy's death, the Canadian Government named Mount Kennedy after him. It was Canada’s highest unclimbed mountain.
Summary
John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States in 1960. JFK believed strongly in appeasement. He was remembered and popular, because of his talented skills while delivering speeches to Americans . Kennedy was also the youngest ever President, also the only Catholic President.