Kennedy's Flexible Response to Communism. As this video from American Experience: JFK reveals, President Kennedy was determined to fight Communism. Although he believed that it was a menace, he did not want to engage the Soviet Union in an all-out confrontation, thus, triggering a âhot warâ with nuclear weapons.s this video from American Experience: JFK reveals, President Kennedy was determined to fight Communism. Although he believed that it was a menace, he did not want to engage the Soviet Union in an all-out confrontation, thus, triggering a âhot warâ with nuclear weapons.
The first generation of Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. Originally designed as a show car for the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show, it generated enough interest to induce GM to make a production version to sell to the public. First production was on June 30, 1953.
The 1968 Corvette marked the introduction of the Shark, a longer, meaner boulevard cruiser. Though the handling was rough and Corvette still had some kinks to work out, the car was powerful and exhilarating to drive. Here are the specifications for the 1968 Corvette Shark:ee: 1  Corvettes: Learn about the history behind each model year and see Corvette photographs. 2  Corvette Specifications: Get key specifications, engine and transmission types, prices, and production totals. 3  Corvette Museum: The National Corvette Museum draws Corvette lovers from all over the world.