How Did Jfk Changed America

In 1960, when President John F. Kennedy announced his running for office, American history would be changed forever. JFK represented so much of what Americans believed in and needed in the 60s, beauty, change, optimism, and most importantly, hope. While in office, Kennedy changed America 's viewpoints on segregation and equality for African Americans through not only talking about ending discrimination, but through movements of appointing African Americans to government positions. JFK is an icon of pop culture that defines us as Americans. When John F. Kennedy started his candidacy for president, he was a World War two hero which added to his natural charm and charisma that Nixon could not match. Kennedy did not possess the political experience that Nixon had, but Americans noticed that he was different than the rest. He was young, a very handsome man with a lot of class. Even his wife, Jaqueline Kennedy was beautiful and full of poise, which was very attractive to American voters. As Televisions became commonplace, his charm and exquisiteness was beamed directly into America’s homes, making a larger impact. Kennedy, being the youngest elected president in U.S. history used his inaugural speech to encourage Americans to become patriots. "...ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you …show more content…
Also most Americans believe that it was the American government that killed Kennedy. There are so many books and movies pertaining to his assassination, if you look up JFK on the internet the first couple things you will see are conspiracy stories. The myth and aura of mystery that JFK evokes remains timeless. No matter how many times he had lied about businesses with Cuba and the CIA, also having an affair with Marilyn Monroe and many more women, it did not tarnish his impeccable