The Rise of John F. Kennedy
- "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
- Elected 35th President after Eisenhower´s two terms
- Wins 1960 election, begins 1961 with Vice-President Lyndon B Johnson
- Defeats Richard Nixon
- Youngest President at 43
- First and only Catholic President
- Advocate of the Space Race
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Summary
It was relatively surprising that John F. Kennedy came to power because he was a unusual president due to his age and religion. But he was able to convince the people with his charismatic speeches and his strong advocate for the Space Race.