As the nation approaches the 60th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on a presidency that, though brief, left an indelible mark on America’s heart and history. Kennedy, a figure of youthful vigor and hope, ascended to the presidency in 1961, bringing with him a vision of a new frontier—a term he coined to describe his ambitious agenda. Kennedy’s presidency was a mosaic of triumphs and challenges. He faced a world bristling with Cold War tensions, witnessed in the Cuban Missile Crisis, a confrontation that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Yet, his steadfast resolve and skilled diplomacy navigated the country through these difficult waters. Domestically, Kennedy’s call to “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country” ignited a spirit of public service and ushered in progressive strides in civil rights, albeit in a nation still grappling with deep-rooted segregation. His vision extended beyond Earth, setting the United States on a path to the moon with a bold declaration that it would be done not because it was easy but because it was hard. November 22, 1963, however, marked a…