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.
The biography Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy written by Mary Van Rensselaer Thayer is a very informative book. She was the daughter of John Vernon Bouvier the third and his wife Janet Lee. ... Being in Washington she soon met Senator Kennedy. ... Four years after they had been married Jacqueline gave birth to Caroline Bouvier Kennedy; John Jr. was born on the election year of 1960. During John F. ...
The biography Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy written by Mary Van Rensselaer Thayer is a very informative book. She was the daughter of John Vernon Bouvier the third and his wife Janet Lee. ... Being in Washington she soon met Senator Kennedy. ... Four years after they had been married Jacqueline gave birth to Caroline Bouvier Kennedy; John Jr. was born on the election year of 1960. During John F. ...
Early Years John Fitzgerald Kennedy, known as JFK, was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was the second child of Joseph Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Kennedy, who would eventually have nine children--JFK's older brother Joe Jr., and his younger siblings Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, Robert and Edward. This generation of Kennedys would eventually become one of America's most famous political families. ... The son of a Boston saloon owner, Joseph Kennedy had graduated from Harvard and married into Boston's Irish Catholic upper class in 1914 when he wed Ros...
A BIOGRAPHY OF ROSE FITZGERALD KENNEDY The Kennedy family is known for its many accomplishments as well as its many tragedies. ... Rose's parents were John Francis Fitzgerald, nicknamed "Honey Fitz" for his sweet singing voice, and Mary Josephine Hannon. ... "They talk a lot about Dad," said John Kennedy. ... Their second eldest son, John F., was assassinated in 1963 after serving as President of the United States for nearly three years. The Kennedy's third son, Robert F., had served as U.S. ...
Kennedy gained much attention from the public because of Reeves accurate reviews of John F. ... Thomas Reeves uses it as a means to analyze John F. ... In A Question of Character John F. ... In reading this book the author has made it apparent that John F. ... He wanted his audience to perceive John F. ...
In 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States. His campaign had been focused on the theory of change. Kennedy made it a point to illustrate to Americans exactly what needed to be done in order to restore the status of their society. "The president must b...
"A sad soul can kill quicker than a germ," - John Steinbeck. ... This is Steinbeck's story as told through his biography, literary works, life experiences, and his legacy. John Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902 in Salinas, California (Webster 1338). ... He was in his 60's when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. ...
The deaths of John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr., all happened in the 60's. ... The Kennedy Era, 1960 - 1963, saw many important events. ... His plan was to extend black suffrage and pass the Civil Rights Act in memory of Kennedy (Chalmers 43). ... The president then declared April 7 a national day of mourning for King (Biography 1-7). ...
