How did young Americans respond to john f Kennedy's challenge to '' ask what you can do for your country''?

Answer 1

Many of America's youth join the Peace Corp.
Many of America's youth did volunteer work by joining such organizations as the Peace Corp.

They became active in politics.
Many of America's youth did volunteer work by joining such organizations as the Peace Corps. They looked for volunteer opportunities and became more involved in social action. They wanted to be a part of the programs that the Kennedy presidency championed, such as being a part of the Civil Rights Movement, or run for political office themselves.

Answer 2

Young Americans have not changed much since Kennedy. Most of them are more interested in finding a mate and getting a job than in worrying about what they could do for the country. A lot got government jobs, but I am not sure how many did so primarily to serve the country.

Answer 3

They became active in politics. Some even joined the newly formed Peace Corps.

Answer 4

The response varied. Some joined the new Peace Corps, which was set up under Kennedy under the direction of his brother-in-law.

Answer 5

They looked for volunteer opportunities.