Was president during the cold war, included threat of nuclear weapons, conventional weapons and diplomacy.
Wanted to prevent communism from taking over the U.S.
Bay of pigs occurred in 1961 U.S. plan to start a rebellion against Fidel Castro, wanting to bring an end to communism in Cuba with the invasion. Mission was a huge failure due to lack of support by the Americans.
Berlin was a known to be a communist country, and JFK wanted to help them, and get them on our side, by giving a speech. Berlin wall became the symbol of the Cold war.
Had a Soviet union sign the Test ban treaty, agreeing to not use any Nuclear weapon, nor test it.
Domestic Affairs.
Established the "New Frontier" whereas he promised to revive back the economy to be stable, and enacted to reform the legislation in education, health care, and civil rights
Wanted to progress to cut taxes
Provided medicaid that pays for health.
Ensure that everyone in the United state guarantee the right to vote, even minorities.