The Rise of John F. Kennedy
Elected 35th President after Eisenhower’s two terms
Wins 1960 election, begins 1961 with Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson
Defeats Richard Nixon
Youngest President at 43
First and only Catholic President
Advocate of the Space Race
“Ich bin ein Berliner”
Speech made by JFK in 1963, when stating his defense of Berlin
Wins 1960 election, begins 1961 with Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson
Defeats Richard Nixon
Youngest President at 43
First and only Catholic President
Advocate of the Space Race
“Ich bin ein Berliner”
Speech made by JFK in 1963, when stating his defense of Berlin