For style and for creating a mood of optimism and hope - Kennedy on that count is as effective as any president the country has had in its history. Robert Dallek countcountrycreate Change image and share on social
Governing is one thing, campaigning is another - and the latter becomes far more pronounced in an election-year State of the Union. Robert Dallek campaignelectiongovern Change image and share on social
Kennedy is remembered as a success mainly because of what came after: Johnson and Vietnam. Nixon and Watergate. Robert Dallek johnsonkennedynixon Change image and share on social
What did in the Soviet Union was the Soviet Union. Robert Dallek sovietunion Change image and share on social
Eisenhower was quite supportive of Kennedy and Johnson in terms of foreign policy. Robert Dallek eisenhowerforeignjohnson Change image and share on social
By the time a second term rolls around, the illusions about a president have largely evaporated. Robert Dallek evaporateillusionlargely Change image and share on social
Racial segregation in the South not only separated the races, but it separated the South from the rest of the country. Robert Dallek countryraceracial Change image and share on social
Don't be intimidated by people who seem to be experts. Hear their points of view and get their judgements. But at the end of day, you've got to make a judgement because it's not their life that's going to be affected so much as your future. Robert Dallek affectdayend share on social
When Johnson decided to fight for passage of the law John F. Kennedy had put before Congress in June 1963 banning segregation in places of public accommodation, he believed he was taking considerable political risks. Robert Dallek accommodationbanbelieve share on social
