A great president was elected in 1960. He had just beat Mr. nixon, the republican, by .17% of the votes. 43 years of age, a democrat, Harvard graduate, and a father, had just been elected as the 35th president. The 1950s, bitter between the United States and the Soviet Union, called the Cold War. The Cold War was not actually military conflict fought with armies and weapons, but more along the lines of conflict of ideas, ultimatums , and rivalry. The “Space Race” and the nuclear arms race were in a booming race. A lot of people were worried the Soviets might win, but with Kennedy in charge, many Americans had faith and aspiration that the 1960s would hopefully be different. They thought that Kennedy could make things happen. However, in November 1963, JFK was killed by a gunman.
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January 20, 1961 John F. Kennedy gave one of the most motivating speeches to ever see our country. It was his inaugural address stating what he wanted to accomplish for our country. His speech was short but direct , and down to business. It did not focus on the government , but was almost exclusively centered on world politics."Let the word go forth from this time and place," he told the people, in words that gave chills down your spine. "that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans–born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace." referencing to the Cold War hardship against the Soviet Union, he bellowed "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to insure the survival and the success of
January 20, 1961 John F. Kennedy gave one of the most motivating speeches to ever see our country. It was his inaugural address stating what he wanted to accomplish for our country. His speech was short but direct , and down to business. It did not focus on the government , but was almost exclusively centered on world politics."Let the word go forth from this time and place," he told the people, in words that gave chills down your spine. "that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans–born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace." referencing to the Cold War hardship against the Soviet Union, he bellowed "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to insure the survival and the success of