F. Kennedy高级英语第三版第二册Lesson3John.ppt

Presidency and Inaugaration From Washington to Obama, Presidents have used inaugural address to articulate their hopes and dreams for a nation. Collectively, these addresses chronicle the course of this country from its earliest days to the present. On July 13, 1960 the Democratic party nominated him as its candidate for President. * John F. Kennedy -35th President of U.S. “Ask not what the country can do for you，ask what you can do for the country。” The youngest of American president.(43) Personal details Born :May 29, 1917 Died :November 22, 1963 Political party: Democratic Party In office: 1961-1963 Jacqueline Kennedy John F. Kennedy Becomes The 35th President of the United States In the general election on November 8, 1960, Kennedy defeated the Republican Vice President Richard M. Nixon in a very close race. At the age of 43, Kennedy was the youngest man elected President and the first Catholic. John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President on January 20, 1961. In his speech he spoke of the need for all Americans to be active citizens. On 22 November 1963 Kennedy visited Dallas with his wife Jackie. He was shot during a riding tour in an open limousine His car raced to a nearby hospital, where doctors frantically tried to revive him,but it was too late. President Kennedy died after about half an hour. tragic end *