John F. Kennedy's inauguration speech in 1961 was one of the most important moments in US contemporary history. During this speech, Kennedy would say his famous words: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
It was the time of the Cold War against the Soviet Union but it was also a time of great economic prosperity for the country. As the middle class was growing strong and its overall wealth was improving throughout time. Americans responded positively, however, young Americans greatly disagreed in the involvement of the US in the Vietnam War, as they thought it was not the country's war.