Countdown 1960 page 1

Countdown 1960 page 1 by ric gustafson

Day 312

It was Jan 2 1960. US Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy from Massachusetts had just entered the Senate Caucus Room. He stepped up to a bank of microphones.

" I am running for President of the United States".

Just returning from a nearly two week vacation in Jamacia, Senator Kennedy looked tan and well rested. He was wearing a tailored pin stripe suit, white shirt and blue necktie.

Senator Kennedy promised a new decade of global leadership. He promised to deal with the Soviet Union and Communist China. He promised to extend prosperity to all Americans.

After years of practice, he had his speech down pat. Since 1957, he had traveled all over the country introducing himself to voters. He had made numerous speeches and done many campaign appearances.

Kennedy's goal was to win over primary voters. He knew they would follow him to the general election.

After Kennedy's speech, the audience cheered. Kennedy flashed a grin.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy wanted to be more than just a handsome war hero.

research help: ' Countdown 1960' by Chris Wallace and Mitch Weiss

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric