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    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…

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    November 21, 1963, shots rang out. John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, was driving through crowds in Dallas, Texas when he was suddenly shot and killed. The world was in a state of shock. The life of John F. Kennedy was tragically over. The world was stunned. John was a mischievous boy coming from a big successful family. He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29th, 1917. John’s mom, Rose Fitzgerald, was a Boston debut. While John’s dad, Joseph Kennedy Sr., was a successful banker and…

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    John Fitzgerald Kennedy had several contributions in the 1960’s which made his assassination one of the most devastating days in history. He went through some tough times before he became one of the most famous leaders of America. However, in 1961 he became the thirty-fifth president and the first to be a Catholic one. Little did he know when he began his presidency that he would have a numerous amount of impacts in his lifetime such as helping out with the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Peace…

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    John F. Kennedy was a nonviolent man.Kennedy was a good president ,he was a non violent person .Kennedy never took a life from anyone in his lifetime.However someone did took his life away.Kennedy was shot while riding a limousine. The police did find the person who was responsible for Kennedy's assassination.Later that day Kennedy's vice president became president of the U.S at 2 P.M that day.Till this day his death is still being questioned. John F.Kennedy was a non violent man. He was a…

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    Richard Nixon. Born into a family known for their democratic affiliation and larger wealth, John Fitzgerald Kennedy often stood out from the rest of his family as the trouble maker, frequently struggling in school and expressing annoyance with authority. Eventually, Kennedy’s attitude changed and was elected to congress in 1947. As his time in congress increased, so did his popularity. Soon, Kennedy decided to run for president, using his charisma, looks, and World War 2 popularity to earn…

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    Henry Morales Mr.Saleeba English 4 Date 5/10/17 Leader Essay I chose John F Kennedy because he cared about other people and tried to save them. And he stopped the Cuban missile crisis against Fidel Castro. And he wanted to give equal rights to everyone. First, he graduated from Harvard in 1940 and went into the navy the same year. And when he was in the war his PT boat was rammed and sunk by Japanese destroyer and Kennedy was injured but still was able to lead the survivors through the…

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    have an idea, drive, and determination make it better. Growth, change, and betterment for the United States is what John F. Kennedy wanted. He wanted a better America for all who live here no matter who that person what. In order for him to do that he was nominated and elected to be President of the United States. In this essay I am going to tell you a few things about John F. Kennedy. Then I am going to discuss how he embodied greatness through his campaign speeches, and finally, I will analyze…

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    of our former Presidents. John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, has made a great influence on today’s government and society through his presidency and accomplishments. With him being such an iconic President he is now a role model for many other politicians. Not only was he a leader but also a determined man ready to get job done. Even though his time in office was short, he is still known as one of the most influential leaders from his time. John was born on May 29, 1917…

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    Conspiracy’s Theory’s. Central Idea: The top 5 conspiracies are the Soviets did it, the Mafia did it, the Cubans did it, Lyndon Johnson did it and the CIA did it. Introduction I. November 22, 1963; anyone recognize this date? It was the day that John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. II. Today I am going to tell you about the conspiracies behind this tragedy. III. I also wrote a paper in high school over this same topic and it just really interested me. I love history. IV. My…

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    A New Kind of Patriotic John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States of America. He served as president at the height of the cold war, which made his presidency focused on the relationship of the Soviet Union. His inauguration began John's only term as the President and Lyndon B. Johnson's term as his Vice President. In John F. Kennedy 1st inaugural address, he used repetition, allusion, and juxtaposition to give the people a sense of hope of the outcome of the…

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