John F. Kennedy announced during his campaign for the presidency that America was “on the edge of a new frontier.” Thereafter, he spoke of “a new generation of Americans.” Such uplifting rhetoric contributed to the Kennedy administration mystique.
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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Kennedy proclaims 'New Frontier' in American life". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 October 2008 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=2730, accessed 10 June 2026.]
