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Oct 29, 2009 · Elected in 1960 as the 35th president of the United States, 43-year-old John F. Kennedy became the youngest man and the first Roman Catholic to hold that office.
- Sam Cawthorn
- He Used Contrasts to Great Effect. Contrasting two opposing viewpoints can do a great deal to inspire emotion in your audience. The contrast forces the listener to truly think about what you’re saying.
- He Made Excellent Use of Tone. Vocal tone plays a huge role in how people take your words in. JFK was a master of matching his tone to the message that he hoped to deliver.
- He Used Repetition Effectively. Repetition can be a powerful storyshowing tool, when used correctly. It allows you to emphasise the key points of your story.
- He Kept Speeches Short and Concise. The speaking industry has evolved in recent years. Greater value is now placed on getting your message out there quickly and concisely.
- Received the Marine Corps Medal for Heroism. Long before he became president, John F. Kennedy had shown extreme bravery and patriotism. Kennedy was fully geared up to join the US Army, but he was disqualified based on physical fitness.
- Brought America Out of Recession. The American economy was limping financially when Kennedy came to power in 1961. This deplorable state of the US economy needed to be addressed immediately if Kennedy’s government was to succeed.
- JFK Averted a Nuclear Conflict with the Soviets. Kennedy’s presidency coincided with the tension-filled days of the US vs. Soviet Union Cold War. After beating Richard Nixon in a competitive presidential race, Kennedy was inaugurated in January 1961 as America’s 35th president.
- Strengthened the American Space Program. Kennedy showed a strong commitment to revamping the human exploration of outer space. In April 1961, the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin set records as the first man to travel into space; he completed a full orbit of the earth using his Vostok 1 capsule.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to as JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president.
Feb 17, 2020 · Violence against protests by young people sitting in at lunch counters, riding interstate buses, and attempting to attend previously all-white state colleges led Attorney General Robert Kennedy, John Kennedy’s younger brother and closest adviser, to send in federal marshals, again and again.
Nov 22, 2023 · Quick Facts. Early Life. Education. U.S. Navy Service. U.S. Congressman and Senator. Wife and Children. 1960 Presidential Campaign. U.S. President. Assassination and Death. Release of Assassination...
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Kennedy played a role in revolutionizing American politics. Television began to have a real impact on voters and long, drawn-out election campaigns became the norm. Style became an essential complement to substance.
