https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd Do you think JFK was a GREAT President after reading this article and discussing him in class? Explain your reasoning with 2-3 sentence answer. en-us 2017-04-17 14:10:10 UTC 2018-04-13 18:22:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166752984 I believe that although President Kennedy was an important figurehead for the American people, he was not necessarily a good president. Although he represented change and the coming of age for a new generation, the only monumental thing he did for America was diffuse the Cuban Missile Crisis. This shows that although he represented hope for many Americans, in reality he was not a GREAT president.]]> 2017-04-18 13:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166752984 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166754136 I believe that JFK wasn’t the worst president of all time but also wasn't the best. In the article it even says that during his first year as president it was a disaster and he even admitted to that. But to even it out, he did make a lot of steps forward in the U.S. He proposed a voting rights bill and provided healthcare to the elderly and poor.]]> 2017-04-18 13:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166754136 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166754343 I believe that President Kennedy was not a GREAT president. Although he had many accomplishments, the only big one was the Cuban missile Crisis. The reasons I think Kennedy is not a Great President, is because of his background. For example, he was referred to as a playboy when he was in college and he had affairs before presidency and after. ]]> 2017-04-18 13:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166754343 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166846747 2017-04-18 18:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166846747 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166848847 I do not think that President Kennedy was a great president, but I do not think he was a horrible one. The reason I don't think he was great is because I think he was put in a good situation; he was wealthy, he was attractive, and he was a good public speaker. While he did do some important things for history, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, I do not think that he was a great president.]]> 2017-04-18 18:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166848847 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166849259 2017-04-18 18:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166849259 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166849983 2017-04-18 18:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166849983 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166850267 I believe that he had good ideas and had potential to be a good president but overall he wasnt. With his actions on the cuban missle crisist and segragation, he did not handle sequations as a president very well.

]]> 2017-04-18 18:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166850267 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166873045 2017-04-18 19:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166873045 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166875929 I think that JFK was a good president, but not the best. He could have done more to improve the US in his time in office. He handled some things differently than he should've, and he could've done more to be involved. I think people liked him and think he was a great president because of the way he looked, his money, and the way he spoke to the people. ]]> 2017-04-18 20:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166875929 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166887867
        I think JFK was an ok President. He didn’t have too many accomplishments so it is hard to say he is great but he still helped out Americans like improving healthcare. He was more important as a figure of leadership than as a President.

]]> 2017-04-18 21:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166887867 rong_ni https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166903910 2017-04-19 00:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166903910 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166904227 I think that he was a good president but not the best.  He did govern over some hard years but so did most of the presidents that governed over this year ]]> 2017-04-19 00:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166904227 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166911889 While JFK definitely had some flaws, he did serve as the symbol the US needed during this time. He was able to diffuse tension between the US and the Soviet Union and made people optimistic. With these reasons I believe that JFK was a good president.  ]]> 2017-04-19 02:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166911889 john_rallo https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166912176 Yes, JFK was a very "flawed" president, he still had great ideals and was a people's president. I believe had he not been shot he would have done great things for the country. He may have a lot of dirt on him, but it only makes him seem stronger when he would counter those things people would say about him, and apologize, or explain why/how what he did. ]]> 2017-04-19 02:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166912176 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166927287 I believe that JFK was a good president. He represented a new start for the U.S. and his family was an image of hope as they were loved throughout the nation. JFK wanted peace not only in the U.S., but in the whole world. He wanted everyone to end the fighting and work together to preserve peace and prosperity. ]]> 2017-04-19 05:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/166927287 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167026812 I think that JFK was a good president because he knew what choices to make that would better the country and prevent war. The Cuban missle crisis ended with an agreement between Kennedy and Khrushchev. Thus strengthening the relationship between Washington and Moscow. He reasoned his way through a civil rights bill and provided programs for health care. He also was a symbol for the younger generations because he was the youngest president. He was a very kind, wealthy, and charming man. This led to many people wanting to vote for him to be president of the United States.

]]> 2017-04-19 14:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167026812 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167073381 JFK was most certainly one of the most notable presidents in all of history from his natural charm, to his religion and his assassination. However, I do not believe that Kennedy deserves to be praised as much as FDR or George Washington. JFK had highlights and blips during his presidency, just like any president would. Kennedy did not get as much done as some of those who preceded him did. Moreover, Kennedy possessed many flaws and made many poor decisions during his presidency. JFK was falsely glorified because he was an attractive, charismatic man. ]]> 2017-04-19 16:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167073381 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167076701 In my opinion I do believe that JFK was a good president because he practically saved us from WW111. Although JFK was not the best husband, his problems at home should not dictate how he runs the world. He also failed with the bay of pigs but it was an honest mistake and people learn from their mistakes. So I believe that he was a very good december. ]]> 2017-04-19 17:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167076701 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167117737 I think that JFK was a good president but he did make a few mistakes. Overall, he did not cause a major issue and he had found a way to get us out of something major due to his calm reaction. Not only did he help to get us out of these situations, but he realized that he was the reason we were in them, and later apologized for it.]]> 2017-04-19 19:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167117737 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167132558 I think JFK was an alright president, but not a great one. He had a couple defining moments in his presidency, but I think that there wasn't enough. He didn't do enough in the time he had. He was young and inexperienced but he still had an idea of what he was doing, which was proven in some of his decisions, but he took his time and didn't work to make many changes while he held the presidency.]]> 2017-04-19 20:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167132558 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167135986 I believe that JFK was a great president because despite the fact that he was in office for less than three years and his first year is generally considered a failure, his affection for protecting the american people over powered the negatives. The bay of pigs invasion was a terrible moment in JFK's presidency, but he made those orders with america's best in mind. His goal was to find a way to protect the most american lives as possible, even though the outcome was horrific. Also, the way he dealt with the cuban missile crisis saved countless numbers of american lives and was extremely successful.]]> 2017-04-19 20:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167135986 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167147087 I do not believe that JFK was a great president but i do think he was good. He had the Cuban Missile Crisis but that was one of the only major things he did. I don't believe he was a bad president, in fact I think he was a good one. I don't agree that he was great I believe he was average and that many make him out to be amazing. He had ups and downs like any other president. ]]> 2017-04-19 22:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167147087 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167149171 I think Kennedy was a good, but not GREAT president because he handled many situations well and contributed many ideas, but good presidents do that, great presidents are fully focused on presidency(he cheated and did many other things during his presidency)He found another solution to bombing Cuba by ordering a blockade of Soviet ships and a peaceful agreement was reached; he ultimately softened the relationship between the US and Soviet Union. In an address at American University in 1963, he spoke kindly of the Soviet Union, easing the Cold War and he also proposed a civil rights bill ending segregation. ]]> 2017-04-19 23:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167149171 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167153868 2017-04-20 00:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167153868 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167153892 2017-04-20 00:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167153892 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167160282 I don't think that JFK is a great president, but he is a good one. In my mind, a great president makes a great impact on the United States, like Truman deciding to drop the atomic bomb. JFK didn't serve long enough to become know as a great president. ]]> 2017-04-20 01:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167160282 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167171971 I believe JFK was definitely a good president, but not as GREAT as some others. He obviously could have been more involved in some things and I feel like he didn't do enough for the country although he did have a couple major ones. He did make a few mistakes which kind of ruin the good things that he did for the country.

]]> 2017-04-20 03:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167171971 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167172168 I believe that JFK was a mediocre president at best because although he did solve the Cuban missile crisis which was an amazing feat, but he doesn't have any other accomplishments that are that amazing. He created a problem with the Bay of Pigs which he solved. Nothing else in his presidency is really known for other than the Cuban Missile Crisis and his assassination.]]> 2017-04-20 03:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167172168 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167174477 2017-04-20 04:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167174477 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167239183 I believe he was a good president but maybe not great. He was young. He also ruined the bay of pigs invasion. ]]> 2017-04-20 12:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167239183 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167241361 Yes he did well, although he was young and didn’t have experience I believe he did well. His desire to seek peace with the Soviets by peacefully resolving the cuban missile crisis. Additionally he continued the policy of containment that was set by prior presidents. I believe that JFK was a great President.]]> 2017-04-20 12:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167241361 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167246722 I think JFK was a good president but he wasn't a great one. Events like the Bay of Pigs Invasion and his meeting with Khrushev show that he wasn't a great president. ]]> 2017-04-20 13:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167246722 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167246799 I don't believe JFK was a GREAT president. He didn't have too many successes on the home front and made a huge mistake when he "sat on the fence" when deciding what to do with Cuba during the missile crisis. He had Stevenson step in and take initiative.]]> 2017-04-20 13:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167246799 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247129 I think that JFK was a good president, but I do not think he did anything special enough to deserve all of the praise. Yes, I think that one of his highlights as president was the Cuban Missile Crisis, but that is pretty much it. I think that if he was not assassinated people would just see him as any other president, but I also think that if he was not assassinated he would have been able to get more things done and then receive the correct amount of praise that he deserves.]]> 2017-04-20 13:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247129 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247344 I do not believe JFK was a great President. Although he was only in office for a little over 2 years, he got barely anything done. His only achievement was the Quarantine of Cuba and how he handled the Cuban Missile Crisis. ]]> 2017-04-20 13:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247344 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247487 I don't think JFK was a great president, I think he was average. He did important things like containment and saved Cuban Missile Crisis. But he was also responsible for the failures that came with the Bay of Pigs invasion. I think if he was to serve longer and get more things done, he would have been a better president. ]]> 2017-04-20 13:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247487 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247540 2017-04-20 13:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247540 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247900 I believe John F. Kennedy was a good president who made an effort to become great. Although he had a short amount of time in office, it is clear the effort he made to keep containment of communism and protect the United States deserves respect from everyone.]]> 2017-04-20 13:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167247900 spencer_fortman https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167248208 JFK was a great president. He was able to set up the new frontier which was a newer version of a very successful plan. He also kept us out of war in a situation where many presidents would have acted differently.]]> 2017-04-20 13:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167248208 alina_goodman https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167249006 I don't think he was a good president. I think that he didn't do much while he was in office, but what he did wasn't helpful. He was on the fence too many times, which led to bad decisions or undecisiveness.]]> 2017-04-20 13:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167249006 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167283443 I think that president Kennedy was a good president, but not the best as it says in the passage. He did not do much during his presidency and he even admits himself that he was not doing great during his first year, but he did ease the cold war. So he had good and bad moments just like other president, so i think that it's not correct or accurate to say he was any better or worse than they were. ]]> 2017-04-20 14:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167283443 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167298894 I do not think JFK was the greatest president, but i thought he was a decent president. He didn't really get anything done in office before his death. and I don't think that's fair by saying he is a great president who is known mostly for only one achievement. Also, I feel like his death had an emotional impact on many Americans and because of that they felt like they needed to feel bad for his death or else they weren't showing any true American pride]]> 2017-04-20 15:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167298894 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167312997 I think JFK was not the best president but he was not the worst because while he was in office, he could have done more to help out but he still did things to help. I think some believed he was a good president because he showed a good image to people and only wanted them to see the good side of him.]]> 2017-04-20 16:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167312997 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167335726 JFK was a good president overall, he contributed a lot regarding containment. But something he could have done differently was focus more on America 
to grow. ]]> 2017-04-20 17:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167335726 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167342948 I do not think that JFK was the best president ever, but  he did accomplish many things that changed the future of America like the Civil rights movement and how he created NASA to beat the Soviet, while he was the youngest president ever.  Even though his first year the Bay of Pigs invasion was a big failure, he still managed to create big acts and laws that will help America in the future.]]> 2017-04-20 17:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167342948 juliana_torbik https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167343093 I think JFK was a good president but not great. He made many mistakes in the beginning of his presidency like the Bay of Pigs Invasion. However, he did a lot of good things like the Cuban Missile Crisis. I don't think he was the best president because he was basically elected because his father had a lot of money to spend on getting him elected.]]> 2017-04-20 17:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167343093 samantha_hansen https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167347940 I believe that president kennedy was an ok president, not good but not bad. He made mistakes throughout his presidency that compromised the safety of america and the american public, however he knew how to fix the mistakes that he did make and control the situation. He also knew how to handle aggressive situations with a cool and level head and knew how to turn them around. Thus i believe that he was an average president.]]> 2017-04-20 18:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/167347940 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/251685621 2018-04-13 18:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/i27e18w9losd/wish/251685621