John F Kennedy

John F Kennedy

Name John F. Kennedy
Born May 29, 1917
Died November 22, 1963
Was born in Brookline, Massachusetts
Spouses Jacqueline Kennedy
Children Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr., Patrick Bouvier Kennedy (died in infancy)
Occupation President of the United States
Known for Being the 35th President of the United States, his handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, his support for the Civil Rights Movement, and his assassination.
Awards Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Purple Heart, Pulitzer Prize for “Profiles in Courage”
Famous quotes “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” “Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.”

John F. Kennedy – Life milestones

Years Age Events
1917 0 Born on May 29 in Brookline, Massachusetts.
1920 3 Suffered from scarlet fever.
1935-1936 18 Attended the London School of Economics.
1940 23 Graduated from Harvard University with a degree in government.
1941 24 Joined the U.S. Navy.
1943 26 Commanded PT-109, which was sunk by a Japanese destroyer. Rescued his crew and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart.
1945 28 Discharged from the Navy.
1946 29 Elected to the House of Representatives from Massachusetts’ 11th district.
1948 31 Re-elected to the House.
1950 33 Re-elected to the House.
1952 35 Elected to the Senate from Massachusetts.
1953 36 Married Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12.
1955 38 Miscarriage. Underwent back surgery. Wrote “Profiles in Courage” during recovery.
1956 39 Stillbirth of daughter Arabella. Ran for vice president but lost the nomination.
1957 40 Daughter Caroline born on November 27. “Profiles in Courage” won the Pulitzer Prize.
1958 41 Re-elected to the Senate.
1960 43 Son John Jr. born on November 25. Elected President of the United States.
1961 44 Took office as President on January 20. Established the Peace Corps. Bay of Pigs invasion in April. Signed the Alliance for Progress. Sent military advisors to Vietnam.
1962 45 Cuban Missile Crisis in October. Announced the goal of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade.
1963 46 Son Patrick born on August 7, died two days later. Signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Delivered the “Civil Rights Address” on June 11. “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech in June. Assassinated on November 22 in Dallas, Texas.

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