Fresh Air's Dave Davies discusses John F. Kennedy's abbreviated term in office with presidential historian Robert Dallek, who finds that while you can make an argument that Kennedy accomplished little, he represents something special in the American experience.
Historians tend to rate JFK as a good president, not a great one. But Americans consistently give him the highest approval rating of any president since Franklin D. Roosevelt. Why?
Find out more about the history of John F. Kennedy, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29, 1917 â?? November 22, 1963), commonly referred to by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States.
Fresh Air's Dave Davies discusses John F. Kennedy's abbreviated term in office with presidential historian Robert Dallek, who finds that while you can make an argument that Kennedy accomplished little, he represents something special in the American experience.
Historians tend to rate JFK as a good president, not a great one. But Americans consistently give him the highest approval rating of any president since Franklin D. Roosevelt. Why?
Find out more about the history of John F. Kennedy, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29, 1917 â?? November 22, 1963), commonly referred to by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States.
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