As we talked in class this last week I asked a question to all of you about how you would rank Kennedy as a former President of the United States. I was not surprised to see that most of you raised your hand and said without a doubt he would land in your top ten of all time. But when I pressed you about what made him so great I relieved a lot of blank stairs. Unfortunately, Kennedy's martyrdom in Dallas, Texas has greatly effected our view of his legacy as President.
The "Kennedy Mystique" is complicated because there almost seems to be two stories to President Kennedy and his legacy. It is my goal to present President Kennedy on the historical fact and look past his martyrdom and for you to finally decide if President Kennedy still falls into your top ten.
Guided Questions:
Evaluate the first televised Presidential debate and how it effected Nixon and Kennedy during the 1960 election?
In your opinion should have Nixon contested the election?
The "Kennedy Mystique" is complicated because there almost seems to be two stories to President Kennedy and his legacy. It is my goal to present President Kennedy on the historical fact and look past his martyrdom and for you to finally decide if President Kennedy still falls into your top ten.
Guided Questions:
Evaluate the first televised Presidential debate and how it effected Nixon and Kennedy during the 1960 election?
In your opinion should have Nixon contested the election?
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