Compare And Contrast Kennedy Vs Camelot

Kennedy vs. Camelot

Did you ever think a mythological king from centuries ago and a 1960’s American President would have anything in common? Although they have a manifold of time between them, they have a manifold of similarities. To be of great political power does not mean you have to be perfect, these two men prove that.

First, let’s talk about President John F. Kennedy. He was, on the outside, a good President. Hansen illustrates this in an article of his. “On May 25, 1961, Kennedy proclaimed: "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth.’ “(qtd. in “American Camelot” n.pag.) This goal was achieved in July of ’69 when Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon. It could be said President Kennedy was well liked, but it could also be said that he wasn’t very well liked, considering he was assassinated 3 years into his presidency by Lee Harvey Oswald. …show more content…
He was a good ruler as put by Currin when he said “King Arthur is most known for his Kingly leadership, his loving rule, and even his ruthless judgment of Lancelot and Guinevere.” (“King Arthur “ n.pag.) Most everyone was fond of him but yet again, like JFK, there were people who didn’t like him. Apparently, one of those people was his son, who assassinated him. “And right so he smote his father Arthur with his sword... And the noble Arthur fell in a swoon to the earth…” (Le Morte d'Arthur Bk. 21 Chap

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