John F. Kennedy

On television, in a series of debates with opponent Richard Nixon, he appeared able, articulate and energetic. | "In his first inaugural address, he concluded with an eloquent plea: "Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country." | John F. Kennedy, a Democratic victory in the election of 1960, was at 43 the youngest man ever to win the presidency. | In the campaign, he spoke of moving aggressively into the new decade, for "the New Frontier is here whether we seek it or not.