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Presidents are influential. So why did he become President? He was charming, and had the backing of his wealthy family. Even so, it was a close race against Nixon in 1960. Nixon just didn't look as good on television.
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∙ 12y agoHe fought for civil rights, he tried to improve foreign countries and he wanted a man in space. He also kept his cool during the Cold War and prevented a Nuclear War.
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∙ 8y agoAs president, JFK confronted the Cold War issues in Cuba, Vietnam and other locations. He was also involved in the growing Civil Rights Movement at the time.
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