John F. Kennedy, the first Roman Catholic president of the United States, is remembered for his significant contributions to human rights and his iconic inauguration speech urging civic duty. His presidency included ambitious goals like a lunar campaign but was tragically cut short by assassination. Kennedy's legacy endures through various memorials and his impactful quotes that continue to resonate in today's society.
In the Beginning An Irish descent Entered the Navy after Harvard Graduation Married Jacqueline Bouvier Wrote “Profiles in Courage” The First Roman Catholic President Plans for a massive assault on persisting pockets of privations and poverty.
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The JFK Inauguration “ Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” “ It was the speech of a lifetime for the young presidential candidate” Kennedy spoke of tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself And with that, John F. Kennedy was officially President of the United States
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Kennedys Accomplishments Kennedyresumed its old mission as the first nation dedicated to the revolution of human rights Kennedy launched a campaign to travel to the moon
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The Assassination JohnF. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald He was shot in the head while in a car with his wife Kennedy was the youngest man elected President; he was also the youngest to die
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In Memory Of Many foundations and organizations have been named after Kennedy Streets, bridges, airports, and popular universities. JFKU University http://www.jfku.edu/
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Famous Quotes “Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names” “ We must use time as a tool, not a crutch” “ The time to prepare the roof is when the sun is shining” “ Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind”
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Always Remembered Mr.John F. Kennedy was and still should be remembered throughout the change of the course of history Without Kennedy, America wouldn’t be what it is today