John F Kennedy's Achievements

July 20, 1969, millions of people were waiting for the first man to walk on the moon. Finally, at 10:56 P.M. (eastern daylight time) Neil Armstrong descended the ladder, walked on the moon, and said, “That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” This mission to moon would not have existed if it wasn’t for John F Kennedy’s contribution to the space program, one of his many achievements while president. John F Kennedy was known for improving domestic policy, expanding the space program, and initiating civil rights

One achievement of John F Kennedy would be the establishment and enhancement of a domestic program known as Peace Corps.The spark of the Peace Corps to where it's at today, was when Kennedy made a presidential campaign speech at the University of Michigan and pointed out that a difference could be made with willingness of the Americans. March 1 ,1961, Peace Corps was entrenched. The Peace Corps is an organization to help developing nation, they send volunteers to these countries to increase education, health care, farming, and construction. Today there about six thousand eight hundred and eighteen volunteers and trainees appointed to one hundred thirty nine countries ("Kennedy Establishes Peace Corps"). …show more content…
It was when the Soviet Union became the first country to send a man to orbit that he said, "First, I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth.” Both America and the Soviets were in an arms race; America sent Alan Shepard to space but unfortunately he did not orbit Earth (“Space Race”). Kennedy had the responsibility to restore America’s self-esteem and to beat the Soviet’s. He had strenuous challenge of attaining seven to nine billion dollars for congress. They agreed but were skeptical of his decision and his goal was accomplished after his