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Kennedy had many good qualities. He had many achievements through out his life. He was a journalist before anything. He then later ran for the House of Representatives he was reelected twice. He was also know to be a thinker not one that goes with the rest of the crowd. Elections of 1960's came off young and vital. He won by a hair against Nixon. President 1960's the 35th. Kennedy also improved the economy. Advocated deficit spending convinced Congress to invest in defense and space exploration. Convinced businesses to hold down prices and labor leaders to hold down pay increases. Took up ground for women rights. That gender discrimination of women was wrong and affirmed the right of women to receive equally paid employment.