When irish immigrants arrived in the united states in large numbers in the mid-nineteenth century, they faced discrimination and poverty. by 1960, john f. kennedy, an irish american, was elected president. this is an example of assimilation, the process by which?

Assimilation is the process by which a person or people acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group.

The immigrants and natives in America formed a melting pot, meaning their cultures, beliefs and communities blended together overtime. This assimilation allowed for an Irishman, once discriminated against, to gain the respect and prestige to become President.