Jfk's Influence on Modern Society

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy, a true legacy As hot blood poured onto Jacqueline Kennedy's dress, she held the 35th president's head against her body. This isn't a movie; this is the horrific events that occurred on November 22, 1963 when Jon Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated during a press trip to Dallas, Texas. John F. Kennedy's family was so well respected by America that millions of woman idolized his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy. Jackie worked hard to make The White House a home for her, JFK, and their children. JFK's many accomplishments paved the way for America's many triumphs. Kennedy's assassination silently bonded the world together while his spirit lived on to modern society. The first family has always been admired by Americans but the young and vibrant energy that the Kennedy's brought to the white house changed everything. With JFK's promise of a peaceful America free of prejudice made him and his presidential party respected by many Americans. JFK's wife, Jacqueline Kennedy influenced women everywhere with her style and grace. "The first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy brought beauty and life to the white house, she worried diligently to protect her family and she was admired by women everywhere (Kenney, 69)" Jacqueline was young and bright, her work towards making the white house a home and her beautiful style causing millions to stop and stare. "America liked Kennedy and his family because his wife Jacqueline was a philanthropist , the president supported civil rights and wanted to move the country away from racial segregation to let every American have equal freedom (Randall, 581)" Kennedy believed that all races should be treated the same. "The greatest leader of our time has been struck down by the foulest deed of our time (Johnson, 584)" Kennedy was an amazing leader of the free world, and Americas darkest day was when Kennedy was assassinated. "The

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