Under John Kennedy's leadership, this nation has demonstrated that it has the courage to seek peace, and it has the fortitude to risk war. We have proved that we are a good and reliable friend to those who seek peace and freedom. We have shown that we can also be a formidable foe to those who reject the path of peace and those who seek to impose upon us or our allies the yoke of tyranny.
–“Address Before a Joint Session of the
Congress,”
Lyndon B. Johnson
Which best describes the author’s perspective about Kennedy’s leadership?
Kennedy was a good leader because he balanced the needs for war and peace.
Kennedy was a good leader because he brought the United States into war.
Kennedy was a bad leader because he caused the United States to lose a war.
Kennedy was a bad leader because he was more focused on war than on peace.
