Kennedy was the president who opened the Vietnam War era. At the same time, support the civil rights movement, promote the civil rights bill, safeguard the rights and interests of blacks, open Asian and Hispanic immigrants, and support women's equal rights. No president in history has the courage.
After being elected president, Kennedy encountered a series of crises and challenges, the most famous of which was the Cuban missile incident. It is 13 days that can destroy the world, and it is also 13 days that Americans are most afraid of living in fear. Kennedy responded decisively and calmly in this 13 day, saving the world from a robbery.
The development of American space industry is also due to this president. 196 1 year, the Soviet Union manned space flight for the first time, and the United States lagged behind the Soviet Union. Kennedy launched the Apollo space program and announced the American idea of conquering space. Kennedy outlined the future world picture of the United States in several speeches: emphasizing that Americans are first and foremost citizens of the world, shouldering the future mission of mankind and conquering space on behalf of mankind. This is a milestone in American cultural and political history.
In addition, during Kennedy's administration, the American economy maintained rapid growth, and the power contrast with the Soviet Union began to change.
Kennedy left the public with the impression that he was young, handsome and energetic. Accompanied by his symbols are: athlete's appearance, young wife, and many erotic feelings, adventurous torpedo captain, Pulitzer Prize winner, football and yacht. He also published many classic speeches worthy of the name in history, which reflected his great thoughts, such as the famous saying, "People must die, the country must be established, and the country must die; But thoughts will last forever. Thought is more tolerable than death. "This is Kennedy's speech. However, Kennedy was criticized for his indulgence in private life.