Although I would still like to see an America led by Eisenhower. I am starting to lean toward JFK to give the Franchise a more familiar name that all could get behind. I did post a design American Civ led by Kennedy a few months ago in the America Thread. Here it is a bit modified.America: Despite (or perhaps because of) being American, the American civ designs/leaders have rarely appealed to me. Civ6 changed that somewhat (I like Lincoln's design, mechanically, though flavor-wise it feels a little too cute and on-the-nose), but what I'd really love to see (and don't expect to see) is an American Civ with a Science focus led by JFK.
Kennedy leads America for Civilization VII
John F Kennedy: Camelot comes alive. Kennedy establishes a New Frontier. America strives to meet all challenges. Kennedy represents an American Civilization that is strong, energetic and forward thinking. I know opinions can fly in many different directions when it comes to JFK. Although his tenure was cut short. it was as memorable as any who served two full terms. Due to the Cold War and other tensions abroad, Kennedy's call to service became a call to arms. His Military build-up produced some impressive military hardware. Patriotism was at quite a peak during the Kennedy years. Even as the Whole World held it's breath during the Cuban Missle Crises. Kennedy's legacy, as debated as it is, was the push toward Space. And Landing On the Moon. Bringing a hightened emphasis on Science education.
New Frontier: Commerce and Industrial Districts/Zones are available early. Each completed building in the Commerce and Industrial District/Zone adds a bonus to Science output.
Highway System: Greatly increases mobility of Units as well as movement of Commerce.
Space Program: Spaceship parts are mass produced faster and cheaper.
Special Units: B-52 Bomber-Replaces regular Bomber. Can be equipped with Atomic Weapons, F111 Fighter Bomber-Combines the funtion of Fighters and Bombers, USS John F Kennedy-Doubles the plane capacity, M60A1 Battle Tank-Replaces regular Tank, Special Forces Unit: Green Berets-Used for covert or special operations, can be used for spy missions.
Special Buildings: Kennedy Space Center: Doubles production of Spaceship components, Increases assurance of Launch success, New York Stock Exchange-Triples Gold surplus, Ellis Island-Doubles process speed rate of Immigrant Process Centers, Special Warfare Center-Produces Green Berets
Great Performers: George Burns, Sammy Davis Jr, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Eddie Van Halen
Great Actors/Actresses: Marlon Brando, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Clint Eastwood, Grace Kelly, Henry Fonda, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall
Great General: Douglas MacArthur, George Patton
Great Admiral: Chester Nimitz
Maybe this is a bit over the top. But the America in the last Civ game was a bit boring. Let's change that.