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Partly because of his charm, striking features, and tragic assassination, John Fitzgerald Kennedy is usually considered one of the most celebrated of U.S. presidents. But Kennedy is known for more than just his good looks and tragic death. Follow along to find out more about the legacy of JFK; both in terms of his foreign policies and domestic policies.

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The televised Kennedy/Nixon debates marked a turning point in both the history of television and politics. Although Nixon and his lawyer background may have bested Kennedy in the debates, audiences overwhelmingly concluded that Kennedy won. This was likely due to JFK being the more attractive candidate (better make-up, striking features, calm demeanor). Nixon was said to look nervous, sweaty, and with shifty eyes. Television, as a medium, became vital in all future presidential election campaigns.

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7. PRESIDENT KENNEDY What is the message of this political cartoon?
Kennedy and Khrushchev metaphorically arm wrestle as both threaten to press the button to blow up the nuclear bomb that the other sits atop.

8. PRESIDENT KENNEDY What is the message of this political cartoon?
Kennedy and Khrushchev must work together to avoid nuclear war. This is a reference to the Cuban Missile Crisis of “Nuclear War” is personified as a monstrous, ominous claw attempting to climb out of the box.

9. PRESIDENT KENNEDY What is the message of this political cartoon?
Uncle Sam holds Kennedy’s body. This could be a reference to God the Father and Jesus, as Kennedy was to be a Cold War or Civil Rights “savior” or sorts for many Americans.

10. PRESIDENT KENNEDY What is the message of this political cartoon?
A Cuban perspective portrays Kennedy as a capitalist dog, with a collar that compares his to extreme right regimes such as the Nazis.
The caption reads, “Nuevo Presidente. El mismo collar, con diferente perro.”
“New President. The same collar with a different dog.”

11. PRESIDENT KENNEDY What is the message of this political cartoon?
A British cartoonist portrays the vices of America, highlighted by a president who controls a button to destroy the world. Other symbols include:
Sexual promiscuity
KKK cross-burning
Violence
Police brutality

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Kennedy’s Legacy
According to most ranking systems (liberal and conservative), John F. Kennedy usually ranks between 6th and 18th in terms of the best U.S. Presidents in history. He has an average rank of 10th. Kennedy is remembered as an advocate of Civil Rights, opposing communism in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and averting nuclear war by resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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14. PRESIDENT KENNEDY Kennedy’s Legacy Domestic Policy
His “New Frontier” promised aid to education, healthcare, farming, etc.
Promised to fight racial discrimination
Executive Order “affirmative action” for hiring govt. employees
Invested in space (NASA)
His death devastated the nation, even those who didn’t particularly like JFK

15. PRESIDENT KENNEDY Kennedy’s Legacy Foreign Policy
Started the Peace Corps (1961)
Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with Soviets (1961)
Dealt with Soviet Aggression in Berlin ( )
Failed Cuban invasion (Bay of Pigs ‘61), Missile Crisis (‘62)
Escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam

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PRESIDENT KENNEDY
Kennedy’s Legacy
Domestic Policy Foreign Policy
His “New Frontier” promised aid to education, healthcare, farming, etc.
Promised to fight racial discrimination
Executive Order “affirmative action” for hiring govt. employees
Invested in space (NASA)
His death devastated the nation, even those who didn’t particularly like JFK
Started the Peace Corps (1961)
Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with Soviets (1961)
Dealt with Soviet Aggression in Berlin ( )
Failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba (1961)
Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
According to most ranking systems (liberal and conservative), John F. Kennedy usually ranks between 6th and 18th in terms of the best U.S. Presidents in history. He has an average rank of 10th. Kennedy is remembered as an advocate of Civil Rights, opposing communism in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and averting nuclear war by resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Famous quotes:
“We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard.”
“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”
“This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.”