Was the US at war while John F. Kennedy was president?

Answer 1

The Vietnam War began during the JFK Administration; also, the most dangerous years of the Cold War with The Soviet Union (Russia) occurred during Kennedy's time in office, most essential is the Cuba Missile Crisis.

Answer 2

The important war of the JFK time period was the Vietnam War. Only about 16,000 combat troops, theoretically advisers, were in Vietnam; this was the beginning of a huge commitment to the country.

The worldwide cold war was nearing its peak during the Kennedy era. The cold war gave us the Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis during the Kennedy time. Another aspect of the cold war was the building of the Berlin Wall in 1961 - 62.

The Algerian War had limited impact on the US, but was an important conflict in 1961 - 62.

The Portuguese Colonial Wars (independence movements in Portuguese colonies in Africa) began to spread during the Kennedy years.

Answer 3

The US was just starting to get involved in Viet Nam and this would evolve into a War during Johnson's administration.

The Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba occurred the first months of his office. The CIA helped plan that operation before his office and this plan to overthrow Castro failled. The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred during his office.

Answer 4

Yes, he fought in the South Pacific during WWII as commander of PT109 Torpedo Boat.

Answer 5

The Cold War and the Vietnam War.

Answer 6

Yes, the Cold War.

Answer 7

cold war and the Vietnam war.

Answer 8

cold war