“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” (John F. Kennedy Quotes). This was one of John F. Kennedy’s most popular quotes from his presidency. President Kennedy was in office from 1961-1963. He was and still is one of the most beloved presidents in American history. President Kennedy’s charisma, sense of humor, and his youth all helped him win the presidency along with his vast education. Former President John F. Kennedy and Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio are similar in the fact that they ran and are currently running for president at a very young age, and they both advocate a greater political or economic cooperation among nations and peoples, however, Kennedy and Rubio had drastically different childhood
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Kennedy became the 35th and youngest President to ever be elected in the history of the United States. Along with being the youngest, he also became the first Roman Catholic to ever hold that office (“John F. Kennedy” The White House). He was born into one of America’s wealthiest families, had an elite education, and was considered a military hero. This all led up to his short-lived presidency. As President of the United States, Kennedy dealt with Cold War tensions in Cuba, Vietnam, and other places. Like any other president, Kennedy had his fair share of non-supporters. On November 22 1963 Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas while riding in his car (“John F. Kennedy.” History.com).To this day, he is still considered one of the most beloved presidents in American …show more content…
Kennedy was aggressive when it came to any competition. Being in a Presidential election means tough competition so it makes sense that most presidents are competitive. To become president one must have to constantly be striving to be the best they can be and beat out their opponents. Kennedy’s sister, Eunice, said that Kennedy had always been competitive from what she could remember.
John F. Kennedy’s sister Eunice later recalled, “I was twenty-four before I knew I didn’t have to win something every day.” Jack Kennedy bought into his father’s philosophy that winning was everything. “He hates to lose at anything,” Eunice said. “That’s the only thing Jack gets really emotional--when he loses” (bio.com).
Being competitive is a great attribute for a president to have. It shows the citizens of the United States that they will fight for what they believe is right for their country and won’t go down without a
Kennedy became the 35th and youngest President to ever be elected in the history of the United States. Along with being the youngest, he also became the first Roman Catholic to ever hold that office (“John F. Kennedy” The White House). He was born into one of America’s wealthiest families, had an elite education, and was considered a military hero. This all led up to his short-lived presidency. As President of the United States, Kennedy dealt with Cold War tensions in Cuba, Vietnam, and other places. Like any other president, Kennedy had his fair share of non-supporters. On November 22 1963 Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas while riding in his car (“John F. Kennedy.” History.com).To this day, he is still considered one of the most beloved presidents in American …show more content…
Kennedy was aggressive when it came to any competition. Being in a Presidential election means tough competition so it makes sense that most presidents are competitive. To become president one must have to constantly be striving to be the best they can be and beat out their opponents. Kennedy’s sister, Eunice, said that Kennedy had always been competitive from what she could remember.
John F. Kennedy’s sister Eunice later recalled, “I was twenty-four before I knew I didn’t have to win something every day.” Jack Kennedy bought into his father’s philosophy that winning was everything. “He hates to lose at anything,” Eunice said. “That’s the only thing Jack gets really emotional--when he loses” (bio.com).
Being competitive is a great attribute for a president to have. It shows the citizens of the United States that they will fight for what they believe is right for their country and won’t go down without a