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John F. Kennedy

By Breeanna Warch

  • First American President

    First American President
    John F. Kennedy is the first American president born in 20th century.

  • Kennedy sends troops

    Kennedy sends troops
    May 1961, JFK had authorized sending 500 Special Forces troops and military advisers to assist the government of South Vietnam

  • Kennedy meets with Soviet Leader Nikita

    Kennedy meets with Soviet Leader Nikita
    Kennedy meets with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in Vienna, Austria

  • Sends more!

    Sends more!
    The president sends 12,000 more military advisers supporting the South Vietnamese army.

  • Cuban Missle Crisis

    Cuban Missle Crisis
    The United States and Soviet Union were close to a nuclear conflict.

  • Kennedy send smore that reaches records!

    Kennedy send smore that reaches records!
    The number of U.S. military advisers reaches 16,000.