John Fitzgerald Kennedy was one the most beloved presidents of the United States. He was the youngest U.S. president and the first Roman Catholic president. There is much to be said about this man and his legacy. We hear his humility in his inaugural speech and feel the admiration of family and friends shared in Eleanor Clift’s article, “Inside Kennedy’s Inauguration, 50 Years On.” Two different perspectives, yet both reveal the qualities of a man who loved his family, his country and inspired…
the United States still follow the foundations of this immigration law. Also known as the Hart-Cellar Act, the legislation introduced a new age of mass immigration and impacted the lives of millions of new Americans. The fundamentals of this act are family reunification and employment preferences, which are still maintained in any reform efforts. The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act replaced the National Origins System that privileged immigrants from northern and Western Europe, implemented…
She put major emphasis on things such as poverty, healthy living, and education. During the first year of presidency, Michelle and Barack Obama could often be found volunteering at homeless shelters and soup kitchens while also helping military families balance careers. Michelle Obama has worked very hard to improve the health of our nation. She created the “Let's Move” initiative. It encouraged kids, or even adults, to get out and try something new. With her emphasis on education, she…
John F Kennedy John F. Kennedy was the 35th president. He became the youngest man and orthodox catholic to hold the office of the presidency. He was immensely popular with the citizens. His entire family was in politics. He was a huge opponent of communism and faced many challenges with foreign policy, this led to and escalated the United States involvement in Vietnam. He also oversaw the launch of the Peace Corps, which was a volunteer program for people outside the United States to help…
Background President John. F. Kennedy at this time was going to Europe to visit five Western European nations with his intension to spread good will and build American allies, Germany was his first stop. It was just a couple decades ago that the nation of Germany was trying to conquer the world in WWII with Adolf Hitler leading this mission. After Germany surrendered, Berlin was split into two nation, there was West and East Berlin. John F. Kennedy delivered his speech in West Germany, West…
The Civil Rights Movement Before the Civil Rights Movement innocent individuals would physically as well emotionally abused every time they would step one foot that was not outside their property. The movement was at its peak in 1954 all the way to 1968 and even after it ended, the unjust discrimination and comments did not stop. During the height of the movement people of all backgrounds and races would participate in sit-ins and non-violent protests to influence people to support the movement.…
John F. Kennedy on May 29, 1917 he was born to Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald. Joseph was a wealthy Irish-American man. John was the second of nine children. When he was two-and-a-half he had scarlet fever. He had to be separated from his Mom and baby sister. His nanny told him stories about leprechauns and fairies. He did not get better so his parents rushed him to a boston hospital. He was there for weeks fighting for every breath. He did get better, but he was weak and sick a lot. His…
On January 21, 1961, President-elect John F. Kennedy delivered his now famous inaugural address to millions of anxious Americans as they patiently waited for a glimpse into the vision that Kennedy held for the United States. In a dramatic attempt to galvanize the nation and usher in a new era, Kennedy boldly proclaimed "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you¬¬¬¬- ask what you can do for your country". Without question, there are hundreds of compelling reasons for…
When it comes to gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries or the holidays, men 's watches are always a good idea for a family member or friend. Sometimes you might think that a watch might be somewhat of a boring gift to give. However, with so many different styles and varieties to choose from, you might be surprised just how fun getting someone a watch can be. If you are in a romantic mood for either your husband or boyfriend, there are some very nice men 's watches out there to choose from.…
Trust in United States government is slowly deteriorating. Americans are losing faith due to many surfacing scandals over the years such as the Apple versus FBI, the 2012 Benghazi attack, and the Iraq prison abuse scandal. Another example is the JFK scandal. America as a whole is a trusting nation and citizens believe everything the government tells us even when evidence surfaces that does not support what they state. On countless occasions the United States government has lied to its citizens…