Why Is John F Kennedy A Controversial President

In January 1961, the 35th President of United States was elected. He was the youngest president in the American history, the first president born in the 20th century and the first Catholic president. The American president with the most titles of ‘the first’ is called John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Kennedy left a famous quote in his presidential inaugural address on January 20, 1961: “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man” . Just like this, he did not only take the lead in reform of the United States such as civil rights and the economy, but also he contributed as regards of foreign policy. Differently from his remarkable achievement, he was involved in affairs and extramarital relationships with a lot of women. Moreover, he was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas, during the parade for his reelection on November 22, 1963.
After his death, the symbols of the United States like international airport and space center took a name of John F. Kennedy (John F. Kennedy International Airport and John F. Kennedy Space Center). Nowadays, many people still consider Kennedy as one of the most influential people in American history. Judging from it, he is remaining as a living legend in the United States. Why is John F. Kennedy so famous until today? Furthermore, what are the important factors that made him one of the most influential people in American