He took part in the funerals of presidents John F.Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.

VOA: special.2009.05.25

However,John Henry is based,in part,on real events.

VOA: special.2009.02.21

And in 1961, during the Cold War with the Soviet Union, John Kennedy urged people to take an active part in the future: "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.

VOA: special.2009.01.19