Why was John F. kennedy's presidental administration called Camelot?

Question

Did he remind people of King Arthur?

Answer 1

Because him and his wife enjoyed the play "Camelot".  

Answer 2

Because JFK and Jackie lived a "fairytale" life.    

Answer 3

Because of the youth and vigor of the president and the first lady, there was a sense of idealism, and great hope like that which was a part of King Arthur and his rule of Camelot.  

Answer 4

Both began with great hopes, idealism, and promise, with key players that were young and bright.  Both were tragically cut short.  Both made people wonder what might have been.

Yes, Jackie liked the Broadway musical, Camelot.  JFK seemed to have encouraged the association of the term with his administration.  It's ironic and kind of silly, IMO.  It's similar to people who choose Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You as their wedding song.  What the heck?  The song was about a relationship that didn't work out.

Answer 5

President Kennedy during his time in office had seen and liked the play Camelot.This was his favorite line from the play:"Don't let it be forgot that once there was a spot;for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot".Anyone old enough to remember the Kennedy years realizes this was a special time in American history.It was also such a brief time.It was a magical era of hope the United States enjoyed before the Dark Times came.