What will it be like if John F. Kennedy would still be alive and become president how would the US be like today with John F. Kennedy are president
2007-12-23 11:27:46 · 19 answers · asked by Phillip N 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
JFK wasn't President long enough to establish a clear legacy. His brinkmanship with Russia during the Cuban Missile Crisis could have been disastrous but he won that one (Oct 1962) His allowing the CIA Bay of Pigs operation (April 1961) was a mistake that combined with the missile crisis has resulted in broken relations with Cuba till this day. I doubt JFK would have been re-elected in 1964. His trysts with Marilyn Monroe were just starting to come to light at a time the public attitude on white house affairs hadn't been tested yet.
2007-12-23 12:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
In my eyes, he was a hero. My dad and his company (my dad was the president and CEO) worked on the missile recovery system with the "New Frontier" space program. My parents knew the Kennedy's well. My parents attended the inaugural ball in DC for him as well as being the national delegates from Chicago. He began the Peace Corps, which is something I will still do. I do admire the Kennedy family for instilling community service as an honorable profession. Yes, there have been many mistakes have been made , many tragedies and loss of lives in their family, but they also have accomplished much in their family. Many of the Kennedy children continue to serve as public servants.
2007-12-23 12:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by slk29406 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Lincoln didn't fake his own death, so I'm not sure where you got that from, and as for Kennedy, a simple search on youtube i'm sure would lead you to the video of the Kennedy assassination where you can clearly see is head shatter as a bullet hits it. Now the conspiracy that commonly surrounds JFK's death is the second shooter on the grassy knoll, so your mom could be referring to that? If you like conspiracy theories you may want to check that one out, it's pretty neat!
2016-04-10 22:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter that his brother was racing fast toward a socialistic society before he too was shot and JFK owed his election to the dearly departed, I personally could not have taken ONE MORE year of that family on every magazine cover to tell us how wonderful they are. I cringe when Caroline shows up on the TV or in print today. I have to wonder if this is about to start all over again!
2007-12-24 14:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by for the times 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
He would've been re-elected in the '60s, saving us the embarrassment of Nixon. Today he would probably be a revered adviser to the Democrats, (who are looking good thanks to Bush). He probably wouldn't run again. If another man could fill Kennedy's shoes, republican or democrat, I'd vote for him! Merry Christmas, and God bless America!
2007-12-24 10:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He'd be 90 years old...afraid a bit too old to run for Prez.
He was the man for his time. Times have changed and although I will not name the candidate here, there IS someone running who has excellent values, integrity and smarts to do great things for this country.
2007-12-24 03:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, he'd be about 90, couldn't get elected at that age...but I do find it sad that this generation never got to know him. Unlike anyone they have known...he was inspirational and a man of the times.
2007-12-23 12:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
at least he worded his sentences better than you, and would of resolved 4 more questions in the last 4 1/2 months ! That's a start !
2007-12-23 11:50:36 · answer #8 · answered by catspit 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No one can truly predict what would have happened. I like to think it would be a better place now. Peace
2007-12-24 06:48:45 · answer #9 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was in 6th grade when he was assassinated. I am not that studied on him. from the books and magazine articles I've read about him, I would have to say he was made more for the "Hollywood" set, than for politics.
2007-12-23 11:56:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋