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President Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt make a tape recording promoting the Youth Peace Corps. President Kennedy records a message for the American Red Cross. President Kennedy signs into law a joint resolution (H.J. Res. 155) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln on March 4, 1861 (PL87-1).
John F. Kennedy's tenure as the 35th president of the United States began with his inauguration on January 20, 1961, and ended with his assassination on November 22, 1963. . Kennedy, a Democrat from Massachusetts, took office following his narrow victory over Republican incumbent vice president Richard Nixon in the 1960 presidential elect
John F. Kennedy (1961–1963) Timeline of the John F. Kennedy presidency. 1961; 1962; 1963; Lyndon B. Johnson (1963–1969)
The economy turned around and prospered during Kennedy's presidency. The GDP expanded by an average of 5.5% from early 1961 to late 1963, [321] while inflation remained steady at around 1% and unemployment eased. [322] Industrial production rose by 15% and motor vehicle sales increased by 40%. [323]
Moreover, Nixon never led in Illinois, and Kennedy's lead merely shrank as election night went on. [103] In Texas, Kennedy defeated Nixon by a 51 to 49% margin, or 46,000 votes. [93] Some Republicans argued that Johnson's formidable political machine had stolen enough votes in counties along the Mexican border to give Kennedy the victory.
Courtesy of Bob HuffakerBob Huffaker is pictured left next to the motorcade on Nov. 22, 1963. - For an entire generation of Americans, it will always be the moment they'll never forget where they ...
It was Kennedy's first State of the Union Address, which was delivered only 18 days after outgoing President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his final State of the Union Address in writing. Presiding over this joint session was House speaker Sam Rayburn, accompanied by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his capacity as the president of the Senate.
Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington officially opened on Aug. 5, 1961, and Theresa Pool, 5, was the first visitor on opening day. — Star-Telegram Here are photos from the Star-Telegram’s ...