The Kennedy Administration came into power in January 1961. It was a relief for Kennedy to step onto the presidential scene. Loved by many, Americans ever where were ready for the change he was going to bring. His democratic views on foreign and domestic policies is what put him in the win rather than Nixon. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president in January 1961. His inaugural address he spoke to the American people to reassure them of everything and famously told the American people "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." He also asked the nations of the world to join together to fight what he called the "common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself." In closing, he expanded on his desire for greater internationalism "Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. His assassination in 1963 upset millions and the loss of J.F.K. was overwhelming. Thankfully the American people morned over it and their new president Lydon Baines reassured the American people that it would be OK once again.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Kennedy Administration
The Kennedy Administration came into power in January 1961. It was a relief for Kennedy to step onto the presidential scene. Loved by many, Americans ever where were ready for the change he was going to bring. His democratic views on foreign and domestic policies is what put him in the win rather than Nixon. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president in January 1961. His inaugural address he spoke to the American people to reassure them of everything and famously told the American people "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." He also asked the nations of the world to join together to fight what he called the "common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself." In closing, he expanded on his desire for greater internationalism "Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. His assassination in 1963 upset millions and the loss of J.F.K. was overwhelming. Thankfully the American people morned over it and their new president Lydon Baines reassured the American people that it would be OK once again.
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Good Blog. I think your summary was good, but you could have added how he was the face of the young america.
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