JFK inspired hope and dreams: #tellusatoday

We asked our followers what they thought John F. Kennedy's greatest legacy is. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

President Kennedy's greatest legacy is the hope he gave us as a nation: To dream big, explore new frontiers, stare down defeatism and hopelessness, and to stand together, as a nation with purpose and courage to serve our country and each other.

— @Michelle_4681

His greatest legacy? Stopping segregation.

— @dineen40

After World War II and Korea, Kennedy brought hope to a new generation of people tired of war. Dreams of a brighter future for all.

— @JeffOstach

JFK was a true, unwavering warrior against international communism.

— @pgauctioneer

Hope, progress and the idea that you can make it if you are poised to do it!

— @campus_upharsin

I have never understood the fascination with a man who was a serial cheater. He lacked moral character!

— @dlh8

I remember his working on civil rights and dealing with the Cuban missile crisis.

— @mkeene85

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