THE NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED

THE NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED

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The video reports on John F. Kennedy's election as the 34th President of the United States. It highlights his background, including his education at Harvard, service in the Navy, and his Roman Catholic faith. The video also covers his political stance on foreign affairs, emphasizing alliances with NATO countries. Kennedy's election campaign against Nixon was closely contested, but he emerged victorious. The video concludes with Kennedy's assurance to his supporters of his commitment to their trust.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was announced as the 34th President of the United States in the video?

John F. Kennedy

Lyndon B. Johnson

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Richard Nixon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of John F. Kennedy's key foreign policy focuses?

Non-alignment

Western Alliance

Isolationism

Neutrality

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did John F. Kennedy receive his higher education?

Yale University

Princeton University

Harvard University

Stanford University

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the popular vote in Kennedy's election against Nixon?

The election was decided by the Supreme Court

Kennedy won by a landslide

Nixon won the popular vote

The popular vote was close

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Kennedy promise to his supporters in his victory speech?

To resign if he fails

To run for re-election immediately

To be worthy of their trust

To change his foreign policy