The Importance of Mind in the Cold War

John F. Kennedy was a young president born into immense privilege, raised by an aggressive father who hated to lose. With almost no executive leadership experience under his belt, it's not a surprise then that the first year and a half of Kennedy's administration had not gone well. He faced as every leader will at some point in their tenure, a difficult test amid complicating personal and political circumstances. The advice from Kennedy's advisors was immediate and emphatic. Aggression must be met with aggression.