... Pulitzer Prize. In 1956 Kennedy gained the democratic nomination for Vice President. Four-years later he was a first nominee for presidency. Kennedy beat out Richard M. Nixon a republican candidate. Kennedy became the youngest president and also the first ever Roman Catholic to become president. His inaugural address offered a memorable injunction: ... "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for you country." During presidency Kennedy wanted to pledge to get America moving again. He also launched ... of privation and poverty. He took vigorous action in the cause...

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