John F. Kennedy was born in 1917 in Massachusetts. He served in WWII and was a decorated war hero after surviving for days on a deserted island after his boat was cut in half. Kennedy was elected as the youngest president in 1960, winning the first televised debate against Nixon. As president, Kennedy assembled a team of intelligent advisors known as the "Best and the Brightest" to help lead the country, but tragically was assassinated in 1963 after just over 1,000 days in office.
The 60s american politics turbulent decadeMarcus9000
A look at the political history of the USA spanning the decade of the 1960s.
This covers events such as the Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race as well as the Cold War.
In this powerpoint you will find a lesson on the 35th President of the United States. You will find the discussion on the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
This Black History Month 'Power Point Slide Show' was one of the last emails that Clarencetta sent out before her 'Transition.' Cetta was a "Proud African American Woman." She was always willing to share funny emails and helpful information. Enjoy!
The 60s american politics turbulent decadeMarcus9000
A look at the political history of the USA spanning the decade of the 1960s.
This covers events such as the Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race as well as the Cold War.
In this powerpoint you will find a lesson on the 35th President of the United States. You will find the discussion on the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
This Black History Month 'Power Point Slide Show' was one of the last emails that Clarencetta sent out before her 'Transition.' Cetta was a "Proud African American Woman." She was always willing to share funny emails and helpful information. Enjoy!
2. Born Brookline, Mass on
May 29, 1917
One of 9 Children
Poor Health Issues?
Scarlet Fever
Addison’s Disease
One Leg Shorter than the
other
“Ask not what your country
can do for you; ask what
you can do for your
country.”
3. Father made millions
on stock market before
the crash
Inherited $1 million at 21
Dad said that for the
money he was spending
he could have his
chauffeur elected!
Harvard Graduate
House 1947
Senate 1953
4. Served in WWII on PT 109
US Torpedo Boat in South
Pacific
Cut in ½ by Japanese
Destroyer
JFK had to swim 4 miles w/ a
buddy to uninhabited island
Lasted for 6 days on coconuts
Scratched a message on a
coconut
▪ NAURO ISL
COMMANDER… NATIVE
KNOWS POS'IT…
HE CAN PILOT… 11 ALIVE
NEED SMALL BOAT…
KENNEDY
5. JFK (D, Mass)
Richard Nixon (R, Ca)
Debates of 1960
JFK-Cortisone Shot in Back
Nixon-He had the Flu
He had 5’o clock shadow
No Makeup
JFK wins the debates on TV
(First Televised Ever)
Nixon won the debates on
Radio
Youngest man ever elected
President
6. JFK- 49.7 % of the
Popular Vote
Nixon- 49.5 % of
the Popular Vote
JFK won by
102,000 votes out
of 60 million votes
Controversial
states were Texas,
Illinois, and New
Jersey
7. Too Young
Too Inexperienced
Too Catholic
25% of country, second
class citizens
Made Deals w/ Press
So that they would not
talk about his personal
life
▪ Marilyn Monroe
▪ Judith Campbell-secretary
▪ Mistress of Sam Giancana
8. Brought in the Best
and the Brightest
State-Dean Rusk
Defense-Robert
McNamara
Attorney General-
RFK
