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John F. Kennedy
Historical Figures
John F. Kennedy
The 35th President of the United States who led the country through the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Born
1917
Died
1963
Nationality
American
Profession
Politician
Life Journey & Timeline
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1917
1917-05-29
Birth
John F. Kennedy Born in Brookline, Massachusetts
•Age 0•Brookline, Massachusetts
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. He was the second of nine children in a prominent Irish-American family.
1935
Education
Attends Harvard University
•Age 18•Cambridge, Massachusetts
Kennedy enrolls at Harvard University, where he excels academically and becomes involved in various extracurricular activities, including the Harvard Crimson newspaper.
1940
Education
Graduates from Harvard with Honors
•Age 23•Cambridge, Massachusetts
Kennedy graduates from Harvard with a degree in international affairs and a thesis that is later published as 'Why England Slept,' an analysis of British foreign policy.
1941
Career
Joins the U.S. Navy
•Age 24•Pacific Theater
Kennedy joins the U.S. Navy and is assigned to command a PT boat in the Pacific Theater during World War II, where he becomes a war hero after rescuing his crew following a Japanese destroyer's collision with his boat.
1946
Career
Elected to U.S. House of Representatives
•Age 29•Washington, D.C.
Kennedy is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 11th congressional district. He serves three terms, advocating for labor rights and social welfare programs.
1953
Personal
Marries Jacqueline Bouvier
•Age 36•Rhode Island
Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier, a socialite and journalist, in a high-profile wedding. Their marriage is marked by glamour and public interest, contributing to Kennedy's charismatic image.
1957
Achievement
Wins Pulitzer Prize for 'Profiles in Courage'
•Age 40•New York City
Kennedy is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his book 'Profiles in Courage,' which highlights the bravery of eight U.S. Senators who stood up for their beliefs despite intense opposition.
1960
Milestone
Elected President of the United States
•Age 43•Washington, D.C.
Kennedy narrowly defeats Republican candidate Richard Nixon in the 1960 presidential election, becoming the youngest person and the first Catholic to be elected President of the United States.
1961
Milestone
Inaugurated as the 35th President
•Age 44•Washington, D.C.
Kennedy delivers his inaugural address, emphasizing themes of peace, freedom, and the American mission. He sets the tone for his presidency with the famous line, 'Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.'
1963
1963-11-22
Death
Assassinated in Dallas, Texas
•Age 46•Dallas, Texas
Kennedy is assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas. His death shocks the nation and the world, leading to an outpouring of grief and a period of national mourning.
Major Achievements
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1
Cuban Missile Crisis
2
Civil Rights Movement
3
Assassination
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American-Irish
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