Why was John F. Kennedy chosen to be on mt rushmore?

John F. Kennedy is not on Mount Rushmore; the monument features the faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. These leaders were chosen for their significant contributions to the nation, representing the founding, expansion, preservation, and development of the United States. Kennedy, while a notable president, was not included in this iconic monument, which was completed in 1941, before his presidency.