During the period of domestic war and foreign relations problems, the United States of America experienced one of the greatest periods in history American, what people called the "Camelot" Period. This occurred when the 35th President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was in office and launched a period of social development that overcame major differences between Americans and the rest of the world. President Kennedy was inaugurated on January 20, 1961, and became the second youngest and first Catholic president of the United States. This new president initiated a series of new changes in the country, of which he became a source of inspiration for many Americans, as he is still remembered for his idealism and courage. He was the leader of the Democratic Party and won the election with 49.7% of the vote. Kennedy was considered an intellectual young man whose beautiful wife contributed to his political image. JFK started many programs to help improve American society. Kennedy was one of the most prominent leaders in civil rights for African American citizens, alongside other leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks who became the voice of these American minorities. He began the creation of the Peace Corps under the New Frontier program. Kennedy also worked on U.S. immigration reform and pledged to win the space race before the Russians. Kennedy focused on Russian-American relations during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and as the risks of nuclear attack increased, Kennedy signed a treaty with the Soviet Union banning the use of nuclear weapons. One of the most famous quotes JFK is known for is: “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” His ...... middle of paper ...... his civil rights made Kennedy look like a modern-day Lincoln. Works Cited "John F Kennedy and Vietnam." John F. Kennedy and Vietnam. Np, and Web. January 2, 2014. Carter, Patrick. American History. Toronto, Ontario: Emond Montgomery Publications, 2008. 400-07. Print."John F. Kennedy." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, January 1, 2014. Web. January 1, 2014. “Life of John F. Kennedy.” » - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Np, and Web. January 1, 2014. “Telegram of June 11, 1963.” - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Np, and Web. January 21, 2014. “American Rhetoric: John F. Kennedy – Civil Rights Speech.” American rhetoric: John F. Kennedy – Speech on civil rights. Np, and Web. January 19, 2014. “Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Underwater.” » US Department of State. United States Department of State, nd Web. January 18. 2014.