Call to ActionAll Exhibits Role of John F. Kennedy An even more
valuable national asset is our reservoir of dedicated men and
women—not only on our college campuses but in every age
group—who have indicated their desire to contribute their
skills, their efforts, and a part of their lives to the fight
for world order. We can mobilize this talent through the
formation of a National Peace Corps, enlisting the services of
all those with the desire and capacity to help foreign lands
meet their urgent needs for trained personnel. John F. Kennedy
During his brief presidency, John F. Kennedy spoke out and
affected issues that became increasingly important in the decade
ahead. His attention to the rights and responsibilities of
American citizens inspired the nation to individual involvement.
After his death, Kennedy’s words and image were used like
symbols to justify the beliefs and actions of passionate
individuals swept up in the social movements. Women are entitled
to equality of opportunity for employment in gover