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Mancini Social Studies 5 May 4, 2018 The Life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be president? Well in the following content we will explore the life of a memorable and loved president. From his early life to how he changed America and his assassination. John Fitzgerald Kennedy(called Jack by family and friends) had a rich father, Joseph Patrick Kennedy. John was born on May 29,1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. John was second of nine children. His parents, Rose…

"JFK", "John Kennedy", and "Jack Kennedy" redirect here. For other uses, see JFK (disambiguation), John Kennedy (disambiguation), and Jack Kennedy (disambiguation). John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy, White House color photo portrait.jpg 35th President of the United States In office January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963 Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson Preceded by Dwight D. Eisenhower Succeeded by Lyndon B. Johnson United States Senator from Massachusetts In office January 3, 1953 – December 22,…

John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29th, 1917. As a child John went to many private schools and as a teen Kennedy attended the Canterbury parochial school from 1930 to 1931 and the Choate School from 1931 to 1935. One of his teachers later said that people in school liked him more for his personality than for his accomplishments. He was often ill during his childhood and spent much of this time reading. Kennedy enrolled at Princeton University in 1935 but illness soon…

The Life of JFK John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. Although his name was John, he was often known as Jack or JFK. His parents were Joseph and Rose Kennedy. JFK had nine siblings and was the second oldest. He came from a well-known family and lived a privileged life. For 64 years, Washington had at least one Kennedy in public office. JFK was able to attend Catholic schools such as Canterberry and Choate. He attended college at Harvard University.…

November, 1946, Kennedy was elected to the House of Representatives. Then after serving three terms, he was elected to the Senate after defeating Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., in November, 1952. Ten months later, on September 12, 1953, JFK married Jacqueline Bouvier. Jacqueline, or “Jackie,” graduated from George Washington University and met Senator John Kennedy at a dinner party in Georgetown while working as a journalist and photographer. Their first child, Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, was born on…

On the morning of May 25, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy was born. He was the second child born to businessman and politician Joseph P. Kennedy, and to a Boston socialite Rose F. Kennedy. Although his life came abruptly to an end on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was born into a very privileged family, which gave him many opportunities starting at a very young age. Kennedy and his family was very catholic and many of his studies focused on preparing him to stand…

Robert Dallek’s biography “John F. Kennedy: An Unfinished Life” is a number one national bestseller, and is one of the most well-known biographies highlighting the life of the John F. Kennedy. The book focuses on Kennedy’s childhood, political career, and mostly his presidency. It clarifies key issues during this time such as the Bay of Pigs debacle, the terrifying Cuban Missile Crisis, nuclear test ban, race for space, and other controversial issues that took place during Kennedy’s time in…

John F. Kennedy: A Legend With forty-four presidents having served the United States, there are many memorable men with noted accomplishments such as Abraham Lincoln bringing our country out of the Civil War, or Dwight D. Eisenhower’s ability to bring about world peace during World War II. But out of the forty-four men, none can compare to John F. Kennedy and the influence he has rooted in our country before, during, and after his presidency. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born May 29th, 1917 in…

In 1828, the first US railroad appears. In 1834, Cyrus McCormick invents the mechanical mower. In 1835, Samuel F.B. Morse invents the telegraph. In 1838, John Deere invents the steel plow. In 1842, Massachusetts legalizes labor unions in Commonwealth v. Hunt, followed by the New England Female Labor Reform group in 1844. In 1846, Elias Howe invents the sewing machine. And last but certainly not least, in…

The presidential election of 1960, touted as the first modern campaign (Donaldson), was one of the tightest races in American history. Massachusetts 's John F. Kennedy and Texas 's Lyndon B. Johnson held the presidential and vice-presidential spots on the democratic ticket, respectively, and California 's Richard Nixon and Massachusetts 's Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. occupied the positions on the republic ticket. This tight race involved battles related to appearances, religion, and political…