There is something about John F. Kennedy. Could it be his
charisma and charm that still entrances America? Maybe it
is his elevated status as a pop culture icon that bedazzles
most American citizens. It might be the martyr status he
attained through his tragic assassination that makes
American culture revere him as a President. Whatever the
reason is that defines John F. Kennedy as probably one of
the most beloved Presidents in American History; one
assumption by many is that it has nothing to do with his
political legacy. Many respected historians will tell you that
he has an insubstantial political legacy. Using the body of
legislation that was passed during his short time in office as
evidence, historians say that significant legislation was
lacking. More than likely they will remark about his
emphasis on rhetoric and his deficient action. On the other
hand, many historians and writers contend his political
legacy reverberates to this very day. They claim that......
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