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In the general American consciousness, is or was JFK considered a 'minority' President?
Yes, I'm curious about how his Catholicism affected his presidency. Did it cause any controversies or issues during his term?
JFK's Catholicism did cause some controversy during his candidacy and presidency. Many people were concerned about his ability to separate his personal beliefs from his presidential duties. There were also concerns that the Vatican might have undue influence on American policy. However, JFK gave a famous speech in Houston in 1960 where he emphasized his commitment to the separation of church and state. In general, his religion did not seem to significantly affect his presidency, although it was an important aspect of his identity.