Eleanor Roosevelt on the changes in John F. Kennedy that led her to drop her opposition to his nomination for president: "He has the qualities of a scholar, and a sense of history. I had the feeling that he was the man who can learn. I like him better than I ever had before because he seemed so little caulk-sure, and I think he has a mind that is open to new ideas. David Pietrusza
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John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic to be elected president of the United States and he held himself to a higher standard than other politicians, such as Richard Nixon. As a result, Kennedy had a reputation for being distant and aloof. But during his time as president, he appointed women and African Americans to top government positions.

He also introduced policy changes that improved social conditions in the country. The changes he introduced were reflected in the opinions of Eleanor Roosevelt and others, and she later said that she dropped her opposition to his nomination for president because of this.

Source: 1960Lbj Vs. Jfk Vs. Nixon: The Epic Campaign That Forged Three Presidencies

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