Kennedy inherited the problems of Southeast Asia and intended to get the United States out of Vietnam before it escalated further. His death changed that. The result is Southeast Asia is still in conflict and what is happening on the continent today reflects the problems with China, Korea, and Japan.
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In 1951, Congressman John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts set out for an extensive fact-finding mission to the Middle and Far East. Upon his return, Kennedy reiterated his support of western efforts to defend freedom in both regions. He claimed that if the West did not act upon this ideal, especially in Southeast Asia, that the Chinese Communists would easily dominate these countries.(1) At the same time, however, the Congressman clearly disagreed with the methods the French employed. For Kennedy, France's anachronistic colonialist mentality had blinded it to the nationalistic aspirations of the native peoples of the region. In a radio address upon his return, the Congressman explained the complexities of Southeast Asia and warned that these complexities called for particular policies. Kennedy presciently observed
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The leader of the country should consult with others before making important decisions for the people.is <span>political practice that is still in effect today has roots in the Magna Carta.
