John F Kennedy Research Paper

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States of America; he was the youngest person to ever be elected into office as well, as the youngest president to leave office when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, while en route via his motorcade with First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. John Kennedy was born into an influential Bostonian family, with nine brothers and sisters. At a young age, Kennedy was taught to work hard and to always win, he was surrounded by influential men such as his grandfather, John E. Fitzgerald who was a congressman and mayor of Boston, P.J. Kennedy his paternal grandfather was a wealthy banker and liquor trader. Joseph Kennedy Sr., Kennedy’s father, made his fortune on the Stock

After serving three terms, Kennedy became frustrated with his inability to create change from his position, at that moment he knew there was a bigger platform he needed to reach. Kennedy began his campaign for seat on the U.S. Senate, with support from fellow Democrats and his campaign manager and brother, Robert Kennedy; he was victorious and earned his rightful spot. On November 8,1960 John F. Kennedy was elected the Ruler of the Free World. At his inauguration, President Kennedy delivered one of his most influential speeches, he looked towards the American people and said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” at the same time he looked out to the world and asked for forces to come together and fight “common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease and war itself”

If we look at these areas in a macro perspective and what the American people need in order to feel their President is caring for them, we can see Kennedy believed in his campaign slogan, “Getting America Moving Again.” Kennedy had a large focus on the Civil Rights Movement, Foreign Policy and the U.S. Economy. These issues required teamwork, bargaining and shared decision-making, being the President means looking to create partnerships in the Senate and Congress and with foreign leaders in order to help achieve the passing of bills and laws and as well as creating partnerships with foreign