When Kennedy was elected president, many were:
a - fearful because he had not won a majority of the popular vote.
b - pleased because of his clear experience.
c - fearful because he had appointed such controversial people to the cabinet.
d - pleased because of sound cabinet appointments and his ability to inspire.
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2007-02-06 13:42:09 · 5 answers · asked by US Girl 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The correcgt answer is "D". His cabinet featured some of the greatest minds of the twentieth century. david Halberstam named a book after them and called it "The Best and the Brightest."
2007-02-06 17:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am leaning more towards a
.John F. Kennedy, a wealthy Democratic senator from Massachusetts, was elected president in 1960, defeating Vice President Richard Nixon. Though he clearly won the electoral vote, Kennedy's received only 118,000 more votes than Nixon in this close election.
In his inaugural address, Kennedy said, "Let the word go forth . . . that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans-born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage." Kennedy also challenged Americans to think of ways they could serve, saying "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." This statement and Kennedy's enthusiasm appealed to many young idealists. But Kennedy also had won the votes of many traditional Democratic voters-members of labor unions, African Americans, and members of other ethnic groups.
Some analysts see the 1960 election as a turning point in American politics. Following the election, some aspects of the political process seemed to have changed forever.
2007-02-06 21:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by Carlene W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
d----without any hesitation. during the election of 1960, i was 12 years old and distinctly remember how weel received he was by the american people. we were thrilled that a catholic (the first and only so far) was elected to serve as president. there was disdain for kennedy because he was a catholic.
2007-02-06 21:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
WE VOTED FOR GOLDWATER
So the answer clearly is A; at least in our town
2007-02-06 21:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Renegade 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
y dont u do ur own hmwrk?
2007-02-06 21:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Sean 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋