Jan 20, 2011 · President-elect John F. Kennedy in Miami, Nov. 14, 1960, and then-Sen. Barack Obama, Oct. 16, 2006. AP. (CBS) History shows that despite their differences in ideology, most U.S. presidents have...

Throughout his stunning campaign Mr Obama, 46, has often been compared to Kennedy for his ability through his speeches to inspire audiences and raise their hopes of a better America.

Oct 26, 2008 · All across America, Democrats and liberals constantly announce that Barack Obama is the John F. Kennedy of the 21st century. Certain individuals feel that both Kennedy and Obama are the types of politicians that can transcend politics to improve society for the better.

"We shall pay any price, bear any burden" to defend freedom, John F. Kennedy vowed in his inaugural address. His response to the Soviet threat helped expand executive authority.

Jan 24, 2013 · There are several reasons why I’m afraid that Obama’s speech will not be remembered in the same way as Kennedy’s. Following are 5 rhetorical lessons from a comparison of the two speeches. 1. Obama’s Inaugural was too long. At over 2100 words, v. 1300, Obama’s speech was nearly twice as long as Kennedy’s. Kennedy more shrewdly judged ...

In John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, and the Politics of Ethnic Incorporation and Avoidance, Robert C. Smith provides a fascinating comparison of the challenges both men faced in their bid for the presidency, while at the same time providing comparative histories of the Catholic Irish and African American struggles to overcome racial and religious ...

This work aims to explore the similarities and differences between John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama, two prominent democratic presidents of the United States. By comparing their lives, backgrounds, and political careers, the author seeks to understand the impact these figures had on American history and their influence on the global political ...

To date, 17 senators have also served as president of the United States. Three senators, Warren G. Harding, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama, moved directly from the U.S. Senate to the White House.

Feb 19, 2014 · Both John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama represented new directions in the office of the Presidency. The following comparisons can be made between the 35th President and the 44th President. Both of these Presidents represented a revolutionary change, with Kennedy being the first Catholic President and Obama being the first African American President.