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Cuban Missile Crisis, Space Race, assassinated in office
Kennedy won the 1960 election in one of the closest races in history, becoming the youngest elected president and the first Catholic.
| Year | Opponent | Electoral Vote | Popular Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Richard Nixon | 303-219 | +0.2% |
John F. Kennedy appointed 1 justice to the Supreme Court.
“Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.”