50 Years

50 years ago today John Fitzgerald Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States of America.  JFK had many ideas, raised in a family where politics where important and discussed. His inauguration was a defining moment in his career and beautifully detailed his vision and hope for his country.  Some phrases have become infamous. You may not agree with all his politics, but you have to admit he stood firm in what he said, and backed what he said with his actions.  We know that JFK did not have a lengthy term, or a lengthy life.  It amazes me, though, that even now he, and his family, are spoken of with such reverence.  Is it the tragedy that immortalizes the family?  Is it the fact that he and his wife were young, fit, wealthy?  That they had young children?  That they didn't deserve the terrible things visited upon them?  I wonder-does every town have its' version of the Kennedy's-a family that is looked at on the outside as physically aesthetic and pleasing, wealthy and respected, and in private has its' share of secrets and pain? Jacqueline Kennedy's fashion sense was iconic and is replicated still today.  Kennedy's speech was devoid of partisan rhetoric in an effort to unite the parties to come together to work for the good of the nation. It was the beginning of a glorious time in Washington; let it never be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one bright shining moment, that was known as Camelot.