Were there any: legislation, wars, scandels, or appointments when John F. Kennedy was president?
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Well he invented the position of Attorney General then appointed his Brother to run it specifically to go after organized crime. Plus he did fire some pretty important people in the CIA,Dulles and his crew.  If Kennedy had his way we would probably be living in a much better and very different America today, but he died.
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Alot of info. you are wanting... Vietnam combat -yes 1965 president L.B.J. (Johnson), a democrat. Korean conflict (War) started under under Truman, a democrat (the first part of this question is unclear). Troops were pulled out of Korea in 1953 under Eisenhower. The Spanish-American war was actually the 19Th century, began in 1898 and ended about a year later. Intelligent questions deserve intelligent answers. deserving of points?
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I would choose either Franklin Roosevelt or John Kennedy to try to deal with today's problems, particularly Iraq. Both were very bright. Both were wide ranging and imaginative in the consideration of problems, without some limitations we see today. Both knew human behavior very well, of their own advisers as well as of foreign powers and enemies. Both were not afraid of doing something drastic if necessary and were articulate enough to explain why to the American people. Both loved their country and were devoted to it at any cost to themselves. Both knew how to inspire and lead the American people and the world.\n\nYou say they had some peccadillo's? Don't we all.
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lincoln, garfield,mckinley.kennedy, i think?
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1960 \n\nThe first debate for a presidential election was televised.  It was between Senator John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.  Nikon seemed nervous, but Kennedy stood tall.  The debate on TV changed many people's minds about Kennedy.  \nThis year NASA sent up ECHO, the first communications satellite to be seen with the naked eye.  \nAmerican "U2" spy plane shot down over the USSR. \nThe Olympic Games were held in Rome and Wilma Rudolf won three gold medals. \n1961 \n\nJohn F Kennedy moves into the White House.  He gives his famous speech - "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."  \nThe soviets have sent the first man into space and the Americans need a man in space, too.  The event came on May 5, 1961.  Alan Shepard was sent to space in the "Freedom 7".  On May 25, Kennedy wanted to have a man on the moon and back before the decade was over.  \n1962 \n\nJohn Glenn became the first man to orbit the earth - 3 times.  It was a five hour flight.  \nRachel Carson, a scientist and writer, warned that our earth would die of pollution and chemicals.  Especially chemicals that were developed to kill bad insects.  DDT was a real bad chemical.  It killed bad insects, along with good insects, along with plants, along with animals.  She wrote the book Silent Spring with a warning.  At least five states banned DDT.  \n1963 \n\nMartin Luther King Jr. made the speech, "I have a Dream" on August 28, 1963.  More than 200,000 peaceful demonstrators came to Washington DC to demand equal rights for Black and Whites.  Part of the speech was - "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character…"  \nPresident Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22.  Kennedy's assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was never sent to trial.  While being moved by police to a different jail, a man named Jack Ruby shot Oswald.  Who killed President Kennedy nobody knows for sure.  \n1964 \n\nThe Beatles, a British rock and roll band became VERY popular.  The "Fab Four", John, Paul, George, and Ringo, were played on radio stations all over the world.  They were seen on the "Ed Sullivan Show".  They performed concerts that were quickly sold out.  All the frenzy over the group became known as "Beatlemania", which was only the beginning.  \nThis was the first year the cigarette boxes had a warning printed on it "Smoking can be hazardous to your health".  It had not occurred to the US government to give the warning that smoking lead to cancer and lung problems.  \nThe first Civil Rights bill was passed to stop racial discrimination.  \n1965 \n\nPresident Johnson ordered bombing raids on North Vietnam and Americans begin protesting the war.  \nThe world's first roofed stadium was built, the Houston Astrodome.  \n1966 \n\nWalt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse and a Pioneer of animated films, died of cancer on December 15, 1966, but his legend lives on.  \n1967 \n\nThe first heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in Cape Town, South Africa.  \n1968 \n\nCivil Rights Leader Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.  Two months later, Robert Kennedy, John F. Kennedy's brother was assassinated, too.  Both were civil rights leaders.  \nOn November 5, 1968, Shirley Chisholm was elected America's first black woman to Congress.  \n1969 \n\nNearly half a million people headed over to a 600 acre farm in New York for the Woodstock Festival.  Many top rock musicians were there.  It lasted three days, a weekend of music, love and peace.  \nJuly 20, 1969, 4:18 p.m., one of the biggest events of history happened.  Apollo 11 landed on the moon, astronauts aboard.  Neil Armstrong's famous speech for the historical steps "That's one small step for man, one giant leap f
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President Harry Truman often said he relied heavily upon his wife, Bess.\n\nMany times cabinet appointment are political in nature to repay support from someone who helped the President get elected. And, the cabinet position he/she holds may need legal clarification as to particular laws or judicial decisions.\n\nI believed Bobby Kennedy, appointed by his brother, President John Kennedy and confirmed by the Senate, was probably one of the better Attorney Generals we ever had.\n\nAnd, there is also the matter of lobbyists, who often influence the President, the Congress and local politico's.\n\nPresident Ronald Reagan often relied heavily on the advise of former President Richard Nixon in the matter of Far Eastern-China foreign policy.\n\nForeign Ambassadors often rely upon local groups and relay that knowledge to the White House. The point is...the American people expect their President to get the job done and not depend upon guess work or formality in an ever changing world.\n\nPresident Abraham Lincoln's cabinet once asked for a vote on an issue. The Commander-In-Chief said. o.k., let's vote...The cabinet all favored taking a particular course of action. Lincoln was the only one who objected. President Lincoln then slapped his hand on the table and said, ---well, it looks like the nay's have it !\n\nPresident Abraham Lincoln was right. Regardless of how a President gets the information, the sole responsibility of national security/final decision remains with the President of the United States.
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It was different when JFK made that speech. "Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of our country" that sounds like something Hitler would say.
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John F. Kennedy was a Democrat along with the rest of the Kennedy family dating back into the 1800's.  Joseph Kennedy Sr. served in the diplomatic corps and was Ambassador to Great Britain when World War II broke out.  John Kennedy ran for Congress after World War II in 1946 after serving in Congress he followed up as Senator, ran for the Presidential Nomination in 1956, lost to Adali Stevenson and was nominated in 1960 in which year he won election as President.  He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963.
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I suggest you begin with two searches on Wikipedia. One is 'space race' and the other is 'John F Kennedy'.
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Earle Wheeler was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation's highest ranking military officer.\n\nIf the question is about WH Chief of Staff, Kennedy largely served as his own Chief. The person who came closest to filling that role in the Kennedy White House would have been Kenneth O'Donnell - a close friend of Kennedy and closest advisor next to his brother Robert.\n\nThere is no COS listed for the Kennedy Admninistration at\nWikipedia.
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John F. Kennedy has been the only Catholic President of the United States.  You must be careful however when you ask this question.  In your question you used a lower case 'c' when you wrote catholic, in this case it simply means universal and does not refer to the Roman Catholic Church with a capital 'C'.
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Under President Adolfos L Mateos, Kennedy was in Mexico City. It was on the policy of pro-life. Mexico double speaks on the issue. They have non pro-life policy. \nAlso, there was a Cuba issue at the time. Mexico sided with Cuba which was against our policy. \nWe had to deal with Mexico regarding Germany also as Mexico was going to sign a non aggression pack with Germany so they wouldn't get involve helping the US. Though out history Mexico has not been on our side without pressure.
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The President picks the cabinet. Who is on the cabinet says a whole lot about the president. Kennedy was not afraid to surround himself with a variety of opinions and trustworthy honorable people of all political persuasions. Bush, on the other hand, is deathly afraid someone might disagree with him and expose the threadbare rotten fabric of his misguided dishonest politics.
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"Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy" \n\nTHAT WAS THE GREATEST MOMENT OF ANY DEBATE IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICA!!
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/\nall i did was went to yahoo and searched for us presidents.
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almost every President has been in office during a conflict.\n\nBuchannan was a lucky one, no military conflicts while he was in office.
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In 1960, Kennedy declared his intent to run for President of the United States. In the Democratic primary election, he faced challenges from Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota, Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas, and Adlai Stevenson, the Democratic nominee in 1952 and 1956 who was not officially running but was a favorite write-in candidate. Kennedy won key primaries like Wisconsin and West Virginia. In the latter state, Kennedy made a visit to a coal mine, and talked to the mine workers to win their support, as most people in that conservative, mostly Protestant state were deeply suspicious about Kennedy being a Catholic. Kennedy emerged as a universally acceptable candidate for the party after that victory.\n\nKennedy is also the first and only Roman Catholic ever to become President, the first president to serve who was born in the 20th century, the last to die while still in office, the last Democrat from the North to be elected, and the last to be elected while serving in the U.S. Senate. Kennedy died the youngest of any U.S. president, at 46 years and 177 days, when he was assassinated on November 22, 1963.