Kennedy inspired the nation in a way that no other president had done. His inaugural address motivated Americans, especially young people, to serve, and this speech is often used to represent what Kennedy stood for.
Kennedy remains one of the nation's most beloved presidents. A 1975 Gallup poll revealed that 52 percent of Americans ranked him first among the presidents. Ten years later, Kennedy still held the number one spot. More recent polls confirm his standing. In 1999, Kennedy tied for second with Ronald Reagan, George Washington, and Bill Clinton. By 2000, however, the public put him right back in first.
Kennedy remains one of the nation's most beloved presidents. A 1975 Gallup poll revealed that 52 percent of Americans ranked him first among the presidents. Ten years later, Kennedy still held the number one spot. More recent polls confirm his standing. In 1999, Kennedy tied for second with Ronald Reagan, George Washington, and Bill Clinton. By 2000, however, the public put him right back in first.
