The Rise of John F. Kennedy
- Elected 35th President after Eisenhower's two terms
- Wins 1960 election, begins 1962 with Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Defeats Richard Nixon
- Youngest President at 43
- First and only Catholic President
- Advocate of the Space Race
Interesting Fact
The Army medically disqualified Kennedy from service.
Quote
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"
-John F. Kennedy
-John F. Kennedy
Subjunctive Question
Did people look down on JFK becasue of his age and religion?
Summary
Kennedy 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.