American History 1302 29 August 2002 The Camelot Legacy The Camelot Era began with the presidential election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, in November of 1960 and ended tragically with his assassination three years later. Kennedy’s bold vision of a new frontier and idealistic programs won the hearts of young and old alike. Why are Americans still fascinated with the Kennedy family and the “Camelot Legacy”? The President impacted America with his bold vision of a new frontier and …showed first 75 words of 792 total…

…showed last 75 words of 792 total…won the hearts of the young and old alike, because he brought youth to the White House for the first time in our nations history. Staffing his Presidential Administrative Staff with young, intelligent full of enthusiasm personnel he brought changes with new ideas to improve our country. His vision of a country that cared for the sick and elderly, protected the weak and subjugated, and championed a better future for all began the Camelot Legacy.