Kennedy Presidency/ Mystique By gage_baker Nov 8, 1960 John F. Kennedy wins election against Richard Nixon Jan 20, 1961 Kennedy inaugurated Apr 17, 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion Mar 26, 1962 Supreme court issues Baker v. Carr ruling Enabled federal courts to intervene in and to decide reapportionment cases. Oct 16, 1962 Cuban missile crisis Jun 10, 1963 Kennedy signs equal pay act for women Nov 22, 1963 Kennedy assassinated
