https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842 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 2018-04-12 16:27:44 UTC 2023-01-20 22:47:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251704012 I believe that if JFK didn't die, then his popularity wouldn't have sky rocketed like it did. When he was alive he was a source of American hope and the idea of a new American age, but when he died that idea was reinforced even after his martyrdom. Based on the information, his presidency had some good parts to it, but not enough good to call him one of the best.
-Jordan Jones]]> 2018-04-13 19:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251704012 alexandra_smolic https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251728867 Despite the fact that many believe that JFK was not the best, I think that JFK was a good president because of many reasons. First of all, he was responsible for many accomplishments. For example, the Cuban Missile Crisis, where in the end there was a peaceful agreement that he was in charge of. Kennedy also launched a drive for a civil-rights bill to end racial segregation. Also, he proposed a voting-rights bill and federal programs to "provide health care to the elderly and the poor." Clearly, he proposed many great ideas to help the country and US citizens, which is why I believe that he was a good president. ]]> 2018-04-13 20:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251728867 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251813619 Although not perfect, president JFK could have met the expectations of Americans better. Even though a lot of great presidents mess up from time to time, I think JFK could have done a little bit more to promote his name a little better, such as his first year as president when things did not turn out quite that well for him, in which I think he could have done a better job in controlling this situation of the Bay of Pigs invasion. ]]> 2018-04-14 17:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251813619 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251828055 I do not believe he was a great president because he  had a terrible first term, and the only thing he truly accomplished while he was a live was stopping the Cuban Missile crisis, which is not as important as some of the achievements that other Presidents had. Also, if he did not die then he wouldn't have been as popular because people became more interested in him after the assassination. 
-Sophi Schofield]]> 2018-04-14 22:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251828055 tyler_gonzalez https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251937634 Even though historians argue that JFK was a good president, his accomplishments seem to contradict their viewpoints. When dealing with the Cuban Missile Crisis, he was able to reach peace and avoid a nastier war. JFK also served as a symbol of purpose and hope when passing civil-rights bills, voting-rights bills, and etc. I think that when he died, people began to realize what they have lost and wanted it back. This explains why he received so much popularity after his death. JFK was also very good looking ;)]]> 2018-04-15 21:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/251937634 maxwell_gordon https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252110896 33% of JFK's presidency was essentially a waste, as in his first year, almost nothing was accomplished. From the reading, the only true notable political event listed was the Cuban Missile Crisis. It seems rather apparent that the memory of him was inflated, even before his death. 10% of Americans that didn't vote for him claimed that they did, and 16% after his death. The fact that he was assassinated likely caused people to believe that he was better than he was. That is not to discredit the positive things he did accomplish, or attempted to accomplish, such as advancing the Civil Rights movement, and other things of that nature.]]> 2018-04-16 12:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252110896 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252120901 Although many do not see JFK as a great president, I think that he was. JFK had many accomplishments, including managing the Cuban Missile Crisis which resulted in a peaceful agreement. He also spoke kindly of the Soviet Union in order to ease the Cold War. Another great thing that JFK did was addressing civil rights. JFK proposed a voting-rights bill and federal programs to provide health care to the elderly and the poor. These were just some of the great things that JFK did to make him a great president. ]]> 2018-04-16 13:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252120901 abigail_hershman https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252195078 I agree that JFK has made many mistakes throughout presidency, but we cannot ignore his great accomplishments he has made. There are many examples, like the Cuban Missile Crisis, the end of racial segregation with the civil rights bill, provided healthcare for many, and so much more. For these reasons is why I think JFK was a good president. ]]> 2018-04-16 15:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252195078 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252212890 Although he acted as a symbol of hope for many, JFK's very few accomplishments in the White House prove that he wasn't the great president many Americans think he was. Perhaps the only real accomplishment of JFK was his handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, in which the situation was defused. Other than that, however, all things foreign policy were disastrous, especially the Bay of Pigs invasion and his 1961summit meeting with Khrushchev. ]]> 2018-04-16 15:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252212890 leah_lutgens https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252246895 Despite the mistakes JFK made, I believe he was a good president. He did a good job avoiding further war with the Soviet Union by speaking kindly to the Soviet Union. He ended the Cuban Missile Crisis on a peaceful agreement. He also proposed voting-right bills and federal healthcare for the elderly and poor. He was a good President who ensured hope in the citizens of the United States. ]]> 2018-04-16 17:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252246895 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252270351 While JFK had some accomplishments and really did try to make a difference, he didn't succeed. There were lots of bills he didn't get through, not to mention he was an adulterer, and when a president cheats on his wife, he also cheats on the country. A man who has no self restraint can't be an amazing president. Aside from personal problems, he also had many larger failures, such as the Bay of Pigs invasion among other failures to end Fidel Castro's reign over Cuba. If he had not died, he would not have been so popular. His death made him seem like a martyr to the American people.]]> 2018-04-16 17:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252270351 victoria_velazquez https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252303517 Even though he had many mistakes throughout his presidency, I believe JFK was a good president. One of his accomplishments included the Cuban Missile Crisis which ended in a peaceful agreement. Also when he proposed a voting rights bill and federal programs so that there would be health care to the poor and elderly. He came up with ideas that helped many people which is why I think he was a good president. ]]> 2018-04-16 18:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252303517 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252311197 JFK was the leader that America needed to gently guide them out of the Cold War and ease relations with the Soviet Union. He did that by not sending missiles on the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis and ceasing a lot, but not all, ill talk of Russia. Also, JFK carried America into a new generation by putting the civil rights issues into the light to be fixed. As well as, proposing federal programs such as health care. No matter what kind of man JFK was, he was precisely what America needed at that very time which makes him a great president. He did what needed to be done based on the circumstances.]]> 2018-04-16 19:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252311197 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252329158 Although JFK may have made some mistakes as president, I think he was still a good president. The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of his biggest accomplishments. Some military advisers wanted to bomb Cuba but Kennedy was aware of the danger of bombing Cuba so he instead reached a peaceful ending. He also spoke kindly to the Soviet Union about the Cold War, provided the elderly and poor with health care and launched a civil rights bill. Overall, that shows that he was a good president even though he made mistakes. ]]> 2018-04-16 19:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252329158 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252342439 Although he was not one of the best presidents in my opinion, he was still a good one. He was able to peacefully resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis despite his military advisers telling him to bomb the missile pads in Cuba (which easily could've began an all out war). He also attempted to pass many bills and laws that, while didn't get passed during his term, were later passed by Congress. His way of speaking eased tensions with the Soviet Union and led to him becoming a symbol of hope for the American people before and after his death.]]> 2018-04-16 20:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252342439 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252351687 While he did carefully and successfully manage the Cuban Missile Crisis, along with pass multiple civil-rights bills, he let his people down multiple times early on in his presidency. Especially in a time where so many Americans were against communism, his failures against Spain and in the Vienna meeting did not make his country look too great. So, while not a bad president by any means, he had a ways to go before he could be considered "great".]]> 2018-04-16 21:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252351687 ella_winkles https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252358863
Yes, JFK had some faults. Just like any other president, not everything went as planned, but he did own up to them unlike others.. This was also at the beginning of his presidency. JFK did grow within his presidency and he became more liked than before. He brought peace through the Cuban missile crisis and created peace, or at least tried to, with the Soviet Union. He also passed a civil rights bill, which helped the civilians. I think he was a great president to be inexperienced and the youngest one yet.]]> 2018-04-16 22:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252358863 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252366845 Although JFK was a good president, his actions cannot be compared to those of Lincoln or FDR. I believe that JFK was a good president due to the way he handled the Cuban Missile Crisis along with the programs and bills he passed. By making the ultimate decision to not bomb Cuba, JFK prevented a nuclear war from happening. Nuclear weapons are extremely dangerous alone, so if they were incorporated into a war, the results would be life-threatening to everyone in the US. Also, by working towards civil rights for African Americans and by passing the Equal Pay Act, JFK ensured that Americans could live their best life (although African Americans did not obtain all of their lawful rights at that time). In addition to helping America, JFK gave Americans the chance to help other countries by establishing the Peace Corps. It is due to these reasons that JFK was indeed a good president.]]> 2018-04-16 23:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252366845 emma_silbar https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252368827 On one hand, JFK was a leader who brought many great ideas to the table and was able to change our country for the better. On the other hand, JFK only became president due to his father's money along with his father's campaign efforts. I believe that in his case, his father's help doesn't make him a poor president. He did show that he deserved to be president because of his great impacts with the Cuban Missile Crisis, easing relationships with the Soviet Union, and proposing many bills that would be passed after his death. He was able to prove that he deserved to be president and that he did have the talent to be there.]]> 2018-04-16 23:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252368827 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252372377 JFK was a good president because he avoided huge conflicts, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis in which JFK went against his advisers decision to bomb Cuba and instead reached a peaceful agreement to avoid the conflict. JFK also got on good terms with Khrushchev and the Soviet Union which helped America stay on good terms with Russia, and Russia on good terms with America. JFK also fixed some civil rights issues that were causing mass problems in the US at the time, and he also proposed health care systems to help out those in need. Even though JFK may have made some bad mistakes, he was exactly the type of President the United States needed at this time. ]]> 2018-04-17 00:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252372377 shannon_skeffington https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252372858 Although President Kennedy made mistakes he also made great accomplishments.  His decisions with the Bay of Pigs Invasion wasn't one of the strongest ideas he has had.  He wanted to end segregation in the South and made many bills that would help many Americans.  However, only a few of his ideas would be passed in Congress after his death. He had one of many accomplishments and will be known for his decision to blockade off Soviet ships from bombing America. He eventually negotiated a peace treaty with the Soviet Union and ended any lingering tensions between the US and Soviet Union.  ]]> 2018-04-17 00:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252372858 shannon_skeffington https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252373128 2018-04-17 00:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252373128 shannon_skeffington https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252373138 2018-04-17 00:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252373138 shannon_skeffington https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252373154 2018-04-17 00:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252373154 shannon_skeffington https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252373157 2018-04-17 00:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252373157 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252374684 Even though many of JFK's bills did not pass and there is suspicion of his character and his father's involvement, the symbol made by JFK during and after his presidency proves that he was an excellent president. The idea of a new step in the progress of America was created by JFK, and this idea helped shape America at this time and up to present times, especially with all of the social issues present at that time. Along with the many successes he had in the role as President, including the actions with the Cuban Missile Crisis, just the idea of him as the President and after his presidency was so powerful and influential to the progress of America that it is hard to not call JFK a great president.]]> 2018-04-17 00:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252374684 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252378746 John F. Kennedy was not perfect, but that is definitely not to say he was bad in any way. The key defense regarding JFK is his diffusion of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Had he not acted in the manner that he had, the escalation of the Cuban Missile Crisis may have ignited a full scale nuclear war. This fact alone is enough to justify and cement JFK's legacy. Without this key situation, the world as we know it may very have turned out radically different. ]]> 2018-04-17 00:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252378746 collin_zirzow https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252397919 Although some people believe JFK was a terrible president, I believe that he has done more good than bad in his short time in office. One of his most famous and perilous moments of his term in office is when most military advisers thought to bomb missile pads in in Cuba , but JFK knew that was not the right decision here. JFK saw the dangers in this and instead ordered a blockade of Soviet ships and this ended the situation peacefully. JFK also launched a drive for a civil rights bill. Many of his bills that he started became law once he passed away. ]]> 2018-04-17 02:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252397919 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252399838 Although JFK made many mistakes in his 3 years of being president he also made some accomplishments that outweighed the cons. Fist, He tried to manage the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. This was then considered to be one of the most perilous moments since WW2. Instead of dropping a bomb on Cuba he ended the fight peacefully. He also proposed many other important steps forward during the cold war. Even though few of his proposals became laws in his lifetime, they became laws after his death that became successful. He was a witty and articulate speaker letting the people trust him even at his young age which made people listen to him and over time trust him till his death.]]> 2018-04-17 02:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252399838 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252400353 Despite political and personal weaknesses that were widely acknowledged in the beginning of JFK's year in office, Kennedy was a trans formative figure. He reminds us of a time when the nation’s capacities looked limitless and when Americans believed that optimism and hard work could accomplish even the boldest of deeds. As President, Kennedy's administration dominated a remarkable number of problems and gave way to his most important achievement: his diffusion of the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

]]> 2018-04-17 02:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252400353 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252400413 Though he had some bad moments JFK really helped our country and was a decent president. Despite having many affairs while being President JFK most likely prevented further war by settling the Cuban missile crisis peacefully. So even though he had bad moments I think the good he did outweighed the bad.]]> 2018-04-17 02:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252400413 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252402200 Even thought he had a really short presidency, he had accomplished a lot of things to soften the relationship between the USA and Soviet Union. The most important was his management of the Cuban missile crisis. Instead of starting the war, he had reached to a peaceful agreement with the Soviet Union. Furthermore, he also proposed a voting-rights bill and federal programs to provide health care to the elderly and the poor American people. Like all presidents, he had his own successes and failures. But it didn't stop him from becoming a Great one.]]> 2018-04-17 02:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252402200 maximus_mahan https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252405602 JFK had more affairs than anyone should, but this doesn't make him a bad president. JFK definitely had his moments that the US needed and could count on as he was in office. Whenever someone tested him most people could count on him. Take the Cuban missile crisis, JFK put a halt to Cuba in a peaceful way that kept Americans safe. He was always striving for equality. He passed many bills that aimed for equality specifically in the south where things were still rough. All in all this made him a great president, but not a great man.]]> 2018-04-17 03:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252405602 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252408361 In terms of rankings alone, Kennedy is already on the list of good presidents who have benefited the US. Despite having made certain personal choices that could be considered problematic, he was charismatic & reliable when in office. Along with the infamy of the successful Apollo Space Program & the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis, JFK was able to overcome the threat of the USSR, allowing the US to prosper. There is a reason that the 60s are well-known, & it isn't just due to hippies.]]> 2018-04-17 03:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252408361 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252412360 It seems that the only real memorable thing JFK did in the White House was handling the Cuban Missile Crisis, but even that did not start out in a promising way. Yet he did have grace, but that grace came from the vast wealth that ran in the family, which proved that without it, he never would've made it as far as he did.]]> 2018-04-17 03:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252412360 gayeon_lee https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252413549 As a young president, I think he handled the Cuban missile crisis well peacefully and improved the relationship between Washington and Moscow. He also proposed number of bills to help America step forward even though they weren't passed during his lifetime. However, the discrepancy of his character and his father's involvement make it hard to say he was a great president. Besides the fact that he gave hope and inspirations to Americans and dealt with Cuban missile crisis well, I don't think his achievements were enough to call him great.]]> 2018-04-17 04:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252413549 diana_gutyeva https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252501493  Although JFK made mistakes, I still think that he was a good president because during his presidency he proposed a voting rights bill, programs to provide health care. Spoke kindly to the Soviet Union, thereby made the war less harsh. In my opinion, it shows how good he was as president. ]]> 2018-04-17 10:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252501493 aaron_solens https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252523248 I do believe he was a good president, I however think he was over hyped as to how good he truly was. He had a dissatisfying first term, and the only major thing he did was put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. This to me shows a man who wanted to do good for his country, but didn't have the true means of doing it.]]> 2018-04-17 12:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252523248 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252526237 JFK during his presidency had many mistakes and many good deeds which smacks him right in the middle. But the society only knew the good he did. He helped end the Cuban missile crisis and pass many bills through congress. He also communicated with Soviets to ease tension made him a symbol of hope. So after he was killed it was a very big deal and people had a big obsession over him.]]> 2018-04-17 12:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252526237 nicholas_huerta https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252532174 JFK may have had a bad start during his time in office, but it would all change after his first mistakes. These first errors would just help to kick start Kennedy's greatness during his presidency. With Kennedy helping the Cuban Missile Crisis situation to ease the tension with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, he was able to save America's safety and making America feel great again. This great accomplishment will be forever remembered in his name as a good president that had his good and bad moments during his presidency.]]> 2018-04-17 12:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252532174 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252533294 Many people believe that JFK was not a good president however I believe he was a great president. Many US people wanted to bomb Cuba but JFK knew that was not the right decision and made sure Cuba was not bombed. He also was a huge part in dealing with all the racial riots going on at the time. The idea of him being president led the Americans believe of a younger American was forming and that idea was heavily liked by the Americans. Therefore I believe JFK was a great president.]]> 2018-04-17 12:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252533294 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252540267 As any qualified and successful president, JFK passed several bills during his term and also aided other countries during the cold war. He helped resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis and also worked to efficiently cooperate and communicate with the USSR. These actions made him a president adored by Americans for his prosperity and determinism for the future. His death was valued significantly as he was a favorable and ideal president by the citizens he lead.]]> 2018-04-17 12:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252540267 drew_beitzel https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252545403 JFK was a great president because he did a lot for us.  He made some very important moves that play into our country today. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism during World War II.  He established the Peace Corps in 1961.  He worked towards civil rights for African Americans.  He was responsible for the Equal Pay Act of 1963. These are only some of JFK's accomplishments, but made a big difference.



]]> 2018-04-17 13:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252545403 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252548426 I think that JFK was an okay president but had too many problems with his foreign policies to be considered great.  He was able to give Americans hope and get us through the Cuban Missile Crisis but he had many mishaps with other policies. He also had many personal affairs while in office. Due to all of these things, and more, if he had not been assassinated the way he was, I do not think that he would be as "worshiped" by Americans.]]> 2018-04-17 13:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252548426 stevan_pastar https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252549370 While JFK did attempt to ease the tension in the Cold War and through his articulate speeches allowed the American people to rally together to win the Space Race. He wasn't the "greatest man to live since Jesus" let alone the greatest president. He was flawed in the case that he did have many affairs with multiple women while married and in office. His death, I feel is the only reason that people say he was a great president. While his agenda to grant civil rights to everyone,  to win the Space Race, and to diffuse the Cold War are admirable, I do not feel that he is the greatest president. ]]> 2018-04-17 13:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252549370 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252553557 Regarding the fact that JFK was admired by many and despised by others, he did not fit into the right criteria of what it means to be a good president. It was difficult for him to be consistent with his accomplishments. For instance, his meeting with the Soviet Union leader was a fail, along with most of his legislative proposals. He also failed to execute the Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba.]]> 2018-04-17 13:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252553557 taylor_ayres1 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252554098 JFK was a very good president and he did a lot of good for the United States; however, he was not necessarily the "greatest" president. JFK did aid a lot of countries within his term and he did pass a lot of bills that stood with Americans, which is why they adored him. His death took a toll on all Americans because he was a good president and did many good things, but based on the beginning of his presidency, he cannot be considered the greatest.]]> 2018-04-17 13:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252554098 karen_taboada https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252554975 Kennedy was a good president that resolved the Cuban Missile Crisis and set a civil-rights bill. He peacefully settled an agreement with the Soviet Union. Although he did many good things, he wasn't one of the Greatest presidents to do something big.]]> 2018-04-17 13:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252554975 nicholas_huemann https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252555689 Despite the flaws JFK had and how bad people say he was, my belief is that he is a great president, he handled the Cuban missile crisis very well dispute his flaws and leader ship questions. He also did very well to establish the peace corps. ]]> 2018-04-17 13:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252555689 benjamin_kushnir https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252556030 JFK's accomplishments to stop our Cold War with Russia were very much needed in a time of crisis. His involvement in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the way he didn't allow any missiles to be shot and how it ended up with peace makes him a great President. Not only that, but he proposed a voting-rights bill and federal programs to provide health care to the elderly and the poor; also, after 2 years without talking about civil rights, he launched a civil rights bill to hope to end segregation. He also represented this new generation being the youngest President there has been. Kennedy, according to the article, is ranked 13th out of 36 Presidents, and even though these numbers show he wasn't the greatest, his death is valued and he tried to do the best for America.]]> 2018-04-17 13:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252556030 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252561980 JFK can only be considered a good president. This is because of the many failures that he was a part of during his presidency. One might argue that it was due to the many problems that occurred during his presidency but many of these problems were made worse in a way by him (Bay of Pigs).]]> 2018-04-17 13:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252561980 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252572547 He was able to be successful in the management of the Cuban Missile Crisis to create a peaceful agreement. He also spoke kindly of the Soviet Union and provided health care to the poor. He was a great speaker, and very captivating. With that, he wasn't a very respectful man in regards to his personal life. His death was very much valued, and I think that is what contributed to his "great" presidency reputation. I would say he was a good president, but great is pushing it a little due to his personal life and the short list of things that he did. He didn't get a lot of bills passed because he barely won the presidential election in the first place. We associate a lot of things with JFK, but it doesn't mean he initiated it. ]]> 2018-04-17 13:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252572547 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252589108 When reading this article you can tell the JFK made mistakes, but which president doesn’t? He may have been the President of the United States and the Commander in Chief but at the end of the day he was still human. As humans, we make mistakes. Lots of them, but if we were held accountable for every single mistake that we ever made then life would be a lot more difficult than it already is. We also can’t ignore the fact that he did accomplish many things during his presidency too. The Cuban Missile crisis was resolved during his presidency, He was able to peacefully negotiate with the Soviet Union, and many more things as well. He did things wrong and he did things right, both of those things are pretty much done by every president before and after him. ]]> 2018-04-17 14:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252589108 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252602871 I think what JFK did during the Cuban Missile crisis would be enough to constitute him as a good president. He was able to put an end to the cold war and bring back peace to our society. However, the bay of pigs invasion and the fact he had a political machine behind him which taints the image of the entire presidency.]]> 2018-04-17 14:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252602871 Sammy_Adkisson https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252604261 JFK did do great things like easing the cold war and managing the Cuban missile crisis well. But, he also had many failures, from the bay of pigs to his meeting in Vienna. On top of this, JFK didn't have enough time in office to prove that he could do more good that would outweigh any mistakes he made.]]> 2018-04-17 14:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252604261 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252618694 Even with some of the mistakes he made throughout his presidency it is hard not to ignore all the accomplishments he had in office. One of JFK's biggest accomplishments while president was the Cuban Missile crisis. While many people wanted to bomb Cuba JFK knew the outcome wouldn't be so great, instead he came up with an agreement. JFK also ended racial segregation with the passing of the civil rights bill. ]]> 2018-04-17 15:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252618694 allison_chase https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252625102 I believe that JFK was a good president because of many reasons. First being he made a good effort at avoiding war and complications with th Soviet Union by conferencing with them. He also proposed the voting-rights bill which provided for the senior class in America. Lastly, he dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis very well and ended it with a peaceful agreement. ]]> 2018-04-17 15:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252625102 elizabethg_long https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252629517 Although he made the Americans hopeful about the future of their country, JFK was not a great president. He was only elected because of the power of his family in the first place, and he did not have a good reputation before his presidency. Also, he was not prepared for the presidency because his first year was a “disaster”. He wasn’t able to pass any laws, he under-performed at a meeting with the Soviet leader, and he failed to stop Fidel Castro. After the first year, he did some good things but this was only after he most likely received guidance because he had so many failures. Even though he was not a great president, he wasn’t bad either because he made some positive changes. ]]> 2018-04-17 15:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252629517 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252635775 Jfk was a president with pros and ]]> 2018-04-17 15:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252635775 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252636280 JFK was a president with pros and cons, like any other president. He did accomplish a lot,  yet he had a machine behind him. He had many likable factors that drew people to him. This shadowed what he was actually doing in office.   He tried to stop segregation, but he didn't.  Segregation ended in 1964, yet he died in 1963. The ]]> 2018-04-17 15:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252636280 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252638330 He seemed to have a very likable personality who was charismatic and handsome and this was why many Americans adored him but but his legislation and tactics could have definetly improved. His dealings with foreign countries were not always highly successful and he was a president at a time where foreign affairs were very important. He was surrounded by scandal both while campaigning and during his presidency. His father basically bought him in and he was entangled in an affair with many women and which the secret service was deemed to keep quiet about. However he had some obvious triumphs which attempting to end segregation and establishing the peace corps. ]]> 2018-04-17 15:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252638330 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252640603 I think JFK was a good president due to the courageous decisions he made. For instance, his adept management of the Cuban Missile Crisis was an accomplishment so significant was that it was widely considered to be the most perilous moment since World War Ⅱ. JFK’s skilled thinking and mindset to put the country first is what made him a great president.]]> 2018-04-17 15:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252640603 destiny_oneal https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252667478
Though JFK might have been loved by many people and seen as a type of “hope” for people, i believe that he wasn't a great president. JFK did good things for america but weren’t enough to call him a “great” president. I think that if he had still been alive during his full term then he probably still wouldn't have done anything impactful as a president and that because of his death it leaves him as a president very ambiguous. 

]]> 2018-04-17 16:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252667478 ethan_schuster https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252668605 I believe JFK was a great president due to the fact of the accomplishments he made out way his problems that he faced. His involvement with the current issues helped America very much. One to note, is the Cuban Missile Crisis, which he was able to solve, which at the time was a big problem that needed to be solved. His making of NASA was also a big part in his presidency. Overall, he put America into the right step towards world power. ]]> 2018-04-17 16:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252668605 emma_mcgreevy https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252669378 JFK was a good president because e was able to avoid the Cuban Missile Crisis. Helped with the advertisement of the military. He also helped with the Cold War and provided to health care and civil rights movements. Overall, he was  really good presidents despite his very limited mistakes.]]> 2018-04-17 16:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252669378 rebecca_snarski https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252669507 I believe that JFK was a great president because of the strength he showed when a problem presented itself. I believe that JFK made decisions that had both positive and negative outcomes but kept the greater good in mind. While some view him as a bad or not quite great president he made the decisions that he felt were best for the American people. ]]> 2018-04-17 16:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252669507 carlos_lazos https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252673248 During the time that JFK was president he had moments were it could look like he could accomplish anything. The reason that JFK was not a great president is because of his failed attempts to undo Fidel's regime and his actions that were revealed after his death of how he was seen as a playboy by colleagues. Even though there were under laying issues, the achievements of softening relations with Russia and helping solve issues with civil rights show how he would of been able to be come a great leader. This is especially apparent during the Cuban missile crisis show how he is able to stay calm in high stakes and stress situations.]]> 2018-04-17 16:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252673248 nicholas_cooper3 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252681780 I believe that JFK was a great president because of all he was able to accomplish in the short amount of time that he had to be in presidency. The decisions he made were those that he felt were best for America and the people living within it. ]]> 2018-04-17 17:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252681780 zachary_taylor5 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252682515 I believe JFK was a great president because he was able to prevent a nuclear disaster in the Cuban Missile Crisis and was able to push America into a New Era with the "Space race" and later we put men on the moon. Sadly his life was taken too early, but that shouldn't affect how he's looked at as a President. ]]> 2018-04-17 17:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252682515 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252687416 JFK was definitely loved by many people across the world as he helped some issues with racial injustice and other problems that the U.S. encountered.  President Kennedy didn't drastically change anything that was going on in the U.S. He just finished what other people had started.]]> 2018-04-17 17:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252687416 eduard_thorholm https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252696309 He handled the cuban missle crisis well and Americans seemed to like him but he could have accomplished more then he did. he was ok but not great. the 3 reasons that made him not so great is because the way he dealed with some foreign affairs was not successful, as well as that he didnt pass a lot of bills that most Americans would ike ot have seen, and last he had many personal affairs that interfered.  ]]> 2018-04-17 17:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252696309 dennis_gromov https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252699437 He helped America a lot and was a very impressive president for someone so young. He was able to handle the Cuban Missile Crisis. He also eased the Cold War. He also passed many bills such as a voting-rights bill and federal programs to provide health care to the elderly and the poor. He overall made a huge impact and helped America a lot.]]> 2018-04-17 17:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252699437 robert_black3 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252701763 While JFK may be remembered by many as a great president, his actions in office indicate that he was just a good president. His first year in office was unsuccessful. While he redeemed himself by his actions in the cuban missile crisis and further legislation, he was just a good president. ]]> 2018-04-17 17:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252701763 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252703239
I believe he was a good president because he tried his best to avoid war with the Soviet Union by having a conference with them in order to save resources and men. He resolved the Cuban missile crisis peacefully without escalating the situation by. JFK also enforced programs to help the elderly and the handicapped. 
-kenzie suchomel]]> 2018-04-17 17:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252703239 nathaniel_gunderson https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252710500 Even though Jfk went through a rough first year, his accomplishments later in his presidency prove he was a great president. He avoided a major problem  with the Cuban missle crisis. The incident could have led to another devestating war, potentially worse the the two before, and JFK was able to prevent and end it
.]]> 2018-04-17 18:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252710500 matthew_dipietro https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252710819 While JFK handled the dangerous cuban missle crisis well, and was well liked by Americans. He was not a very experienced politician as he was just 46 years old. However, he failed some foreign affair deals especially when they were so important. He was involved in some scandals regardding affairs both in and out of his presidency. Lastly, he passed many bills that Americans enjoyed.]]> 2018-04-17 18:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252710819 kellen_rappaport https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252714268 JFK was a great president because even though he had many issues initially in his presidency, over time he became to be more respected. In a presidency, not everything is planned and many roadblocks come into a presidents way. He also helped with solving the Cuban Missile Crisis, which avoided a full scale nuclear war. As well as work on further relations with the Soviet Union.]]> 2018-04-17 18:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252714268 abby_kamai https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252715411 JFK provided hope for the American people despite having a rough first year as president. He helped our country avoid the Cuban missile crisis which could have led to many more lives lost. Although he was not able to pass any laws and failed many times he was able to learn from his mistakes to lead America in a positive direction.]]> 2018-04-17 18:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252715411 ryan_peck1 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252729351
I believe JFK provided hope for the American people, and after his death served as more of a symbol than anything else. I don’t believe his accomplishments were enough to call him a great president. He handled a few things well including the Cuban Missile crises, and also handling the end of racial segregation. These accomplishment show the potential for him to be a great president, but his total body of work would not support him being considered great. 

]]> 2018-04-17 18:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252729351 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252730554 While JFK's handling of the Cuban missile crisis was extraordinary, he made many questionable choices in his presidency and did little that could be considered great in the long term. While he tried to push forward in terms of civil rights, his bill did not pass. While he was a good president, his sudden and public death made him more celebrated than his actions merited. ]]> 2018-04-17 18:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252730554 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252731031 I believe that JFK helped greatly in the stabilizing the matters in the Cold War and fight against communist in general. This was shown most in the handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which shows that while he is passionate, he is also rational and not impulsive. While his early presidency did not exactly help issues at hand, he later learns how to handle America and foreign issues. - James Watt]]> 2018-04-17 18:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/252731031 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253185255 Although Kennedy's first year as president was full of failed efforts, the accomplishments he achieved later in his presidency outweighed them. His accomplishments include saving the United States from nuclear warfare, easing the tensions from the Cold War, and supporting the Civil Rights Movement, along with many more. ]]> 2018-04-18 19:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253185255 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253185855 While he was definitely a good president, JFK does not meet the qualifications to be considered great. Nobody is perfect, but some of his mistakes were disastrous. The Bay of Pigs Invasion is his main scar. Speaking from personal experience, a friend of mine's Cuban family still hates the Kennedys and Democrats as a whole due to their involvement and later refusal to take responsibility for the Bay of Pigs invasion. He did many great things and was a strong but compassionate leader during the Cold War, but his extreme failures are still a part of his legacy.]]> 2018-04-18 19:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253185855 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186134 Although there were events during his presidency that did not go as planned, such as the Bay of Pigs Invasion and his meeting in Vienna, he did have "extraordinary" accomplishments. Kennedy was aware and took action the way he believed would work the best, in which led to peaceful agreements. He also proposed bills to desegregate, along with bills for voting rights and health care. So, even though Kennedy did have some downfalls within his first years in presidency, he did show that he was a great president through his hard work and many accomplishments. ]]> 2018-04-18 19:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186134 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186188


]]> 2018-04-18 19:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186188 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186201 Though in his first year as president he made mistakes, he was able to turn it around and change how he handled situations in order to solve the problems of the country peacefully. He was able to reduce the threat of war with the Soviet Union to protect the people of the United States from a nuclear attack. This shows that JFK was a great president.]]> 2018-04-18 19:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186201 gabrielle_jezorski https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186423 I believe JFK was a great president because, even though his first year of his presidency was a failure (as he acknowledged), he did do a lot of good throughout the following 2 years before his assassination. JFk pushed for the development of civil rights by addressing the need for American people to recognize it as a moral cause and legislation needed to end discrimination against African-Americans. Another great thing he did was save the US from starting something much more dangerous than the Cold War - a nuclear war/violence between multiple different countries. Not only that, but he sent the US to the moon - a pretty big feat for being in constant tension with the soviets over space technology.]]> 2018-04-18 19:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186423 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186556 Despite having several shortcomings, moral, political, or otherwise, President Kennedy's overall actions during the Cold War more than make up for what it is possible to judge him harshly for.  In an era where problems were in abundance and tensions were high, Kennedy was able to execute plans that—for the most part—benefited the United States and helped move his country through the Cold War; in addition to this, his charisma was able to keep America's morale high even through difficult times. ]]> 2018-04-18 19:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186556 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186589 Although Kennedy had many shortcomings throughout his first year as president, he really bounced back (Big Sean) in amazing ways such as his dealing with many of the problems he was faced with throughout the next two years of his presidency. He not only did many things in the civil rights aspect of the United States and the saving of the world from MAD, but he gave hope to the entire US that there were no bounds to how far the United States would advance, and there seemed to be no task to great of the US to conquer.]]> 2018-04-18 19:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186589 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186596 While Kennedy had some remarkable moments as president-- such as the handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, he ultimately falls short of being labeled as a great president. Even he describes his first year as president as "a disaster". Due to his short life and charming persona, many people remember him as being a better president in office than he really was. While he was an inspirational and benevolent man, it is just not possible to put his short-lived presidency on the same level of "great" that Washington, Lincoln, and FDR all achieved through many years of office]]> 2018-04-18 19:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186596 madalyn_riehm https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186944 Eventhough John F Kennedy made some bad choices during his  first year of presidency, he  overcame those decisons and over the next two years improved and made some really good choices. Choices that enabled the easing or "thawing" of the Cold War. He also helped our country solve the Cuban Missle crisis.]]> 2018-04-18 19:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186944 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186975 I believe that JFK was a great president in many different ways. Even though in his early years of serving as President there were some issues, Kennedy was a president symbolizing purpose and hope to many. His greatest accomplishment was aiding in the Cuban missile crisis in a way the United States was able to avoid an escalation of the crisis and instead end the issue in a peaceful manner.  JFK's presidency was a bit short-lived and many believed that if he had lived longer, he could have helped the United States and the world transform.]]> 2018-04-18 19:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253186975 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253187292 Even as his personal life had shortcomings and he had limited accomplishments during his time at the White House, he still prevented the world from total destruction from nuclear weapons. He also was passionate about the American people and his ideologies were advanced for his time as he advocated for civil rights and the helping of the poor, which would become law after his death. ]]> 2018-04-18 19:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253187292 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253187576 Despite the absolute blunders in his first year (the Bay of Pigs Invasion to be precise), he still managed to be a great advocate for progressive reforms that we now have today. In spite of his proposals never making it into fruition, his advocacy left a great mark in what would be his successor.]]> 2018-04-18 19:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253187576 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253187719 JFK was not a great president. What he was was a great politician. Historians consistently rank him as a good president, noting both his numerous failures and successes. The American people view him as a great president simply because of how he was able to present himself as being new and young and bringing new energy into the White House. His legacy as a "great" president was undoubtedly boosted by his tragic assassination. He did not have very many achievements compared to other presidents and had numerous failures including an inability to pass bills in Congress and events such as the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and his career in politics was backed and financed by his father, who pulled strings to set him up in politics. His charm and charisma just serve to hide his failures and dark side and appeal emotionally to the American people.]]> 2018-04-18 19:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253187719 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253187985 Although President Kennedy made many mistakes early on in his presidency such as the Bay of Pigs, he did have greater successes in many other aspects of his presidency. Kennedy was able to peacefully and patiently resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis. He advocated for civil-rights for African Americans. He also proposed a voting-rights bill and federal programs for health care for elders and those in poverty. After Kennedy passed, most of the bills he proposed became law because of his political skill. Although his presidency was short, Kennedy proved that even with a beginning of rocky decisions he develop into the great and caring leader he was.]]> 2018-04-18 19:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253187985 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253188247 Kennedy was a great president in that his achievements and work outweighed the bad aspects of his presidency. Even though many people regarded his first term as a failure, his work and decision in the Cuban Missile Crisis should be acknowledged as it prevented any real casualties in the event of the Cold War. Rather, JFK's flaws should be regarded as an example for the people as many times we exemplify our leaders as "flawless".]]> 2018-04-18 19:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253188247 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253188638 Although many believe that JFK was not a good president, I think that he had many accomplishments that showed his success. Yes, he did not have a very successful/productive first year, but he admitted that. He showed confidence in many of his decisions such as the cuban missile crisis, where he showed he could maintain restraint. The people were attracted to this assertiveness and JFK's appeal grew more after his death. He also advocated for civil rights as well as other bills that helped the elderly and the poor. Although most of these bills were not passed while he was still living, they set a foundation and were later passed. His legacy of hope lived on past him, making him a good president. ]]> 2018-04-18 19:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253188638 ibrahim_benhadjtahar https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253188646 JFK was a great president not only because of his policies in office but because of how he handled the pressure. When elected, JFK was the youngest president ever and he was dealing with one of the most difficult times in American history. Not only was he able to guide the American people on what they could do in the Cold War, but he was able to have many success like the Race to the Moon as well being very stern with a clear vision during one of the most tense time periods in American history.]]> 2018-04-18 19:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253188646 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253188971 There were undoubtedly multiple issues that JFK did not handle well throughout his presidency, but many other decisions he made later into his term were huge successes. JFK managed to solve a major conflict with the Soviet Union in a completely peaceful manner, while all of his advisers urged him to act violently. He chose to ignore his advisers, understanding his own strength and ability, and JFK's ability to avoid conflict with the Soviet Union and strengthen the relationship between the two countries is seen as one of the most important accomplishments of his career. JFK made constantly made good decisions throughout his presidency, which included fighting for civil rights as it had been blatantly ignored for two years. JFK was a good president because he was able to make his own decisions and understood what the effects of them would be. He constantly acted to benefit Americans, and today we can see that he had done exactly that. ]]> 2018-04-18 19:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253188971 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253189208 JFK was given a great boost by his family, who helped his career and legacy take form. However, he was given a tough hand, because it would be hard to sway the Russians and whoever their leader was at any point in time. Overall, he had some positive impacts such as the handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, but the Russian staunchness and the staunchness of Capitol Hill held him back. It isn't his fault, but it nonetheless keeps him back from the "great" tier.]]> 2018-04-18 19:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253189208 https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253193499 2018-04-18 20:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_bellito/vuse2hbsh842/wish/253193499