How Did Jfk Change

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Carter Sasada Mr. Bell English 10 26-4-24 JFK’s Game Changing Influence “Change is the law of life” Famous words from President John. F Kennedy, as he always encouraged a forward-looking mindset, urging people to confront challenges, innovate, and evolve. Kennedy believed that to navigate the complexities of life, individuals and societies must embrace change rather than resist it. At 43, JFK was the youngest person ever elected and the first Catholic to hold the office. His youth, personality, and passion captured the hearts of the American people, sparking a sense of optimism and renewal. John F. Kennedy was innovative for his position as president, backed by his motives and creations such as the establishment of the Peace Corps, his pivotal …show more content…
Kennedy aimed to normalize the idea of a Catholic president and challenge prevailing prejudices against Catholics in American politics. Furthermore, in the early 1960s, the United States was deep in racial discrimination and segregation, particularly in the Southern states. Kennedy took this as an opportunity, he introduced laws protecting the segregated people of the U.S. “In 1963 John F. Kennedy introduced comprehensive civil rights legislation which Congress was still debating at the time of Kennedy's assassination; the bill he introduced eventually would be passed as the Civil Rights Act of 1964.” This remains one of the most significant legislative achievements in American history. The proposed bill aimed to address various forms of discrimination, including racial segregation in public facilities, employment, and voting rights. Kennedy's actions affected all presidents after him, speaking about America's severe problems and acting upon them no matter what they