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John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, took office in 1960. He was America's first Catholic president. Upon entering office, Kennedy set out to implement a legislative agenda that became known as the New Frontier. He hoped to increase aide to education, provide health insurance for the elderly, and create a Department of Urban Affairs. This was no easy task.

He defeated Richard Nixon, and was the second youngest president in history.

Events during his administration include the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the building of the Berlin Wall, the Space Race, the African American Civil Rights Movemtnt and early stages of the Vietnam War.