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An election of image over substance?

House and Senate member for 14 years First Catholic President “New Frontier launches the “space race” Started Peace Corps believed wealthy had an obligation to help those less fortunate Only 43 years old

Will remain until Nov 9 th, 1989

Options Negotiate with Khrushchev? Invade Cuba? Bomb missile sites? Naval blockade to prevent Soviets from shipping the nukes?

Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the assassination the same day… what was his background? What happens to Oswald? What was the Warren Commission?

Texan Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson sworn in as President 90 minutes later with Jackie Kennedy by his side in her blood stained dress

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