Assigned Blog #7

Major Accomplishments of John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy became the first Catholic president of the United States.

In John F. Kennedy's inaugural adress, he the call for Americans to serve their country has remained an inspiring and memorable speech.

Another of John F. Kennedy's accomplishments was the establishment of the Peace Corps, an organization that is responsible for sending thousands of American volunteers around the world to help the people in need.

John F. Kennedy approached the standoff during the Cuban missile crisis cautiously and sensibly that it ultimately stopped a nuclear war with the Soviet Union and helped with the removal of missiles from Cuba.

John F. Kennedy supported space exploration which helped make a man land on the moon.

John F. Kennedy's support in making the nuclear test ban treaty, helped stop the nuclear war- treaty made to ban nuclear testing in the atmosphere oceans, and outer space

John F. Kennedy was  dedicated to help secure the passage of the Area Redevelopment Act, which assisted states that were suffering from high rates of unemployment.

When John F. Kennedy's administration was still in, laws were put in place to end segregation in interstate travel facilities.

John F. Kennedy promoted the arts by having concerts, plays, and musicals at the White House.

John F. Kennedy issued an executive order that prohibited discrimination in the sale or lease of housing that was financed by federally guaranteed loans or owned by the federal government.

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.netplaces.com/john-f-kennedy/john-f-kennedys-legacy/john-f-kennedys-top-ten-accomplishments.htm

http://fp.okstate.edu/vestal/InternationalStudy/Peace_Corps_History.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_Missile_Crisis

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  • You have a lot of good info but it none of it is really expanded upon. You simply list accomplishments. Also be sure to add personal thoughts.

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