Due to his concerns that he came across as weak during the Vienna Summit with Nikita Khrushchev, John F. Kennedy felt a sense of urgency to make America appear tough, which escalated tensions in Berlin.

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This is accurate. Kennedy's concerns about appearing weak to Khrushchev led to a desire to demonstrate American strength, which contributed to tensions in Berlin.

Due to His Concerns That He Came Across as Weak