A Biography of John F. Kennedy

            The thirty-fifth president of the United States of America, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was a determined man pushing to make great changes for the nation. Coming from Massachusetts, he would have a long journey before he would even step into the White House. Although his father's original plan did not include presidency, the tragic death of his older brother led him to take up the legacy, and one day become one of the most well-known presidents in the history of the United States. Beginning with his time spent in the Navy, he would prove that one man can make a difference in the lives of others. Going on to face such trials as the Cuban Missile Crisis, he would have a life full of accomplishments and disappointments.
             John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917. He was the son of Joseph Patrick Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy as well as the second oldest of nine other siblings. His siblings included Robert, Ted, Joe Jr., Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Jean, and Patricia. Growing up, most of Kennedy's family were successful businessmen and political leaders. His father was a multimillionaire, and his mother was a previous mayor of Boston. His mother's father, John E. Fitzgerald, was once a congressman and mayor of Boston. His paternal grandfather P.J. Kennedy, on the other hand, was an alcohol dealer and prosperous banker. Kennedy was commonly called "Jack" by many people because it was a nickname for John. At any early age, Kennedy's father enrolled all of his children in swimming and sailing activities. Every summer they went to their lake house in Hyannis Port in Cape Cod to better their sports. Kennedy's father wanted every child to have a competitive drive, but mostly for them to win.
             Although Kennedy's family was wealthy and looked perfect, he was always sick. In addition to colds and the flu, he suffered from medical problems such as asthma, diphtheria, pneumonia appendicitis, jaundice, and scarlet fever.