It Happened Today: JFK Elected President

Gerald · 11-08-10, 09:57 AM

On Nov. 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected president of the U.S., defeating Richard Nixon in one of the closest elections of the 20th century. Pictured: Kennedy on the campaign trail, Sept. 1960.

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Note:November 8, 2010

August · 11-08-10, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

On Nov. 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected president of the U.S., defeating Richard Nixon in one of the closest elections of the 20th century. Pictured: Kennedy on the campaign trail, Sept. 1960.

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Note:November 8, 2010

Whoop de do!

Blood_splat · 11-08-10, 10:27 AM

He went out with a bang.

Fish · 11-08-10, 01:54 PM

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He went out with a bang.

How old are you? 10?

AVGWarhawk · 11-08-10, 02:00 PM

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I admire him mostly for trying to really change things, take down the old guard, which lead to his murder.I agree with Tater he was the last real Democrat to even run for President.

And this right here is why people find him intriguing or interesting to read about. Conspiracy theory concerning the assassination.

Bubblehead1980 · 11-08-10, 04:04 PM

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And this right here is why people find him intriguing or interesting to read about. Conspiracy theory concerning the assassination.

I am no conspiracy nut, in fact I usually dismiss them. but I believe people who actually think Oswald was just a lone nut who took him out are in denial, just don't want to admit that would happen in the US, kind of a "not in my backyard" kind of thing.Soooo many things do not match up with the official story.I personally believe a lot of the evidence points at Alan Dulles via CIA operative New Orelans "businessman" Clay Shaw.Oswald thought he was part of a group plan to take out Kennedy but ended up as he said "just a patsy" then was silenced by Ruby.I did first become aware of this via the Oliver Stone(who I dislike, very much) movie JFK but done a lot of research since and he was correct on this one.I too, as the house comittee found years later, a "probable conspiracy" in the assassination of JFK.They had access to much more info than I did of course but I was able to see.

This pride driven "not in my backyard" thing is common in America, blinds people to seeing the truth.One big issue now, much of the evidence is there but people just can't fathom it'd happen in America.Guess what it is? lol.

Jimbuna · 11-08-10, 04:09 PM

I admired the man for his war record and gave deepest sympathy for the terrible way he met his end.

My understanding of American politics is a long way from being my strongest point knowledge wise but in this instance I believe the OP is little more than another example of 'cut and paste'.

AVGWarhawk · 11-08-10, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Whoop de do!

For some it was very signifcant.

I was amazed yesterday I found that my daughter was watching a History Channel program with the subject of the Kennedy assassination. She is only in 10th grade.

What...no MTV and another episode of Jackass today?

August · 11-08-10, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

For some it was very signifcant.

I was amazed yesterday I found that my daughter was watching a History Channel program with the subject of the Kennedy assassination. She is only in 10th grade.

What...no MTV and another episode of Jackass today?

I've never been much for hero worship when it comes to politicians.

AVGWarhawk · 11-08-10, 10:42 AM

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I've never been much for hero worship when it comes to politicians.

It was not really hero worship. He was young and inspiring. A war vet who single handed swam 3 miles with a shipmate who was badly burned in tow. He successfully found rescue for all but 2 of crewmates when PT 109 was sunk. To survive such an ordeal only to be assassinated for no good reason does make one stop and ponder the short lived live of this particular person.

August · 11-08-10, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

It was not really hero worship. He was young and inspiring. A war vet who single handed swam 3 miles with a shipmate who was badly burned in tow. He successfully found rescue for all but 2 of crewmates when PT 109 was sunk. To survive such an ordeal only to be assassinated for no good reason does make one stop and ponder the short lived live of this particular person.

I'm well aware of his war record AVG and while I respect him for it but some people want to elevate him to god like status and it's just a bit much for me.

Castout · 11-08-10, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

It was not really hero worship. He was young and inspiring. A war vet who single handed swam 3 miles with a shipmate who was badly burned in tow. He successfully found rescue for all but 2 of crewmates when PT 109 was sunk. To survive such an ordeal only to be assassinated for no good reason does make one stop and ponder the short lived live of this particular person.

His speeches were always inspiring and seemed sincere.

To me he was a great politician one who tries to follow his ideals.

Certified with his assassination. The man who pulled the trigger should have asked himself whether the world would see such caliber political leader in even 50 years to come before he pulled the trigger.

Platapus · 11-08-10, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

On Nov. 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected president of the U.S., defeating Richard Nixon in one of the closest elections of the 20th century. Pictured: Kennedy on the campaign trail, Sept. 1960.

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Note:November 8, 2010

Just to pick a nit until it bleeds, 8 Nov 60 was the date of the election. Kennedy was not actually elected until 6 Jan 61, when the Vice President counts the electoral votes.

There are actually three "votings" that are involved in the process and the 8 November 60 was the least important.

The First "election" happens between 8 Nov 60 and early December, all the votes (8 Nov60 + absentee + overseas) are counted

The second election occurs on the First Monday after the Second Wednesday of December (19 Dec 60) when the Electors in the various states cast their votes in accordance to the individual state laws. This counting/voting must be accomplished and delivered to the Senate no later than 24 Dec 60.

Then on 6 Jan 61, the Vice President, in the presence of the Senate, counts the electoral votes and only then was Kennedy truly elected President.

The 8 Nov 60 was only a date where most of the popular votes were collected.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I admired the man for his war record and gave deepest sympathy for the terrible way he met his end. My understanding of American politics is a long way from being my strongest point knowledge wise but in this instance I believe the OP is little more than another example of 'cut and paste'. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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