1. The Graceful President
In foreign policy he was an early supporter of Cold War policies. ... For 13 days nuclear war seemed near; then the Soviet premier announced that the offensive weapons would be withdrawn. ... Widespread racial disorders and demonstrations led to Kennedy's proposing comprehensive civil rights legislation. As his third year in office drew to a close, he also recommended an $11-billion tax cut to encourage the economy. ... The Peace Corps was established during Kennedy's administration as well....
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