Let Every Nation Know - Worksheet Answers
Victor Mateo
HIST 111
Prof. Sleeper
“Let Every Nation Know” Worksheet
1. Had JFK not gotten into politics, he would have continued a career in journalism (pg. 5). In 1945, he was hired to cover the UN conference in San Francisco by the Chicago Herald-American. A school friend even said his temperament was better suited for writing (pg4). After his plane exploded over the English Chanel, JFK was devastated. Symbols changed from a blue star to gold so everyone will know there was a loss. To help with his grief, JFK wrote a memorial book called “As We Remember Joe”; it was later privately published.
2. JFK had entered the campaign “too late” in today’s political sphere, but in the 1960’s it was simple late but doable. His youth and religion caused the media not to take his run for presidency as serious – to the point of assuming he was running for the VP seat as opposed to presidency. JFK had to convince the public and the Democrats that he was not too young for the presidential seat. Because of the lack of fast communication, but primaries in only 10 states, the campaign was fast paced. In addition, it forced him persuade privately and not just show his face at different venues (pg. 15). Would JFK’s obstacles be an issue today? I don’t think so. Today’s voters are more open to accepting his youth openly. Because of today’s multimedia access, candidates can literally reach millions in one day.
3. Eisenhower was a symbol of a fading generation (pg. 21). JFK said we need a man who will stand and fight, not be an innocent bystander in the legislative process (from speech and pg. 22). He also called the current President tired and perplexed; out of touch with WWII vets. “He [Eisenhower] was detached at a time when the country was brimming with vigor… When times demanded focus, he was aimless” (speech). In defense to the attacks of his Catholic faith, JFK asked this rhetorical question; “I’m able to serve in congress, and my brother was able to give his
HIST 111
Prof. Sleeper
“Let Every Nation Know” Worksheet
1. Had JFK not gotten into politics, he would have continued a career in journalism (pg. 5). In 1945, he was hired to cover the UN conference in San Francisco by the Chicago Herald-American. A school friend even said his temperament was better suited for writing (pg4). After his plane exploded over the English Chanel, JFK was devastated. Symbols changed from a blue star to gold so everyone will know there was a loss. To help with his grief, JFK wrote a memorial book called “As We Remember Joe”; it was later privately published.
2. JFK had entered the campaign “too late” in today’s political sphere, but in the 1960’s it was simple late but doable. His youth and religion caused the media not to take his run for presidency as serious – to the point of assuming he was running for the VP seat as opposed to presidency. JFK had to convince the public and the Democrats that he was not too young for the presidential seat. Because of the lack of fast communication, but primaries in only 10 states, the campaign was fast paced. In addition, it forced him persuade privately and not just show his face at different venues (pg. 15). Would JFK’s obstacles be an issue today? I don’t think so. Today’s voters are more open to accepting his youth openly. Because of today’s multimedia access, candidates can literally reach millions in one day.
3. Eisenhower was a symbol of a fading generation (pg. 21). JFK said we need a man who will stand and fight, not be an innocent bystander in the legislative process (from speech and pg. 22). He also called the current President tired and perplexed; out of touch with WWII vets. “He [Eisenhower] was detached at a time when the country was brimming with vigor… When times demanded focus, he was aimless” (speech). In defense to the attacks of his Catholic faith, JFK asked this rhetorical question; “I’m able to serve in congress, and my brother was able to give his