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John F. Kennedy was an American politician and writer who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Kennedy was a member of the Democratic Party and served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate prior to becoming president.nKennedy was born into a wealthy, political family in Massachusetts and was educated at private schools before attending Harvard University. He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific Theater. After the war, Kennedy returned to Harvard and graduated in 1946. He then worked as a journalist for several years before entering politics.nKennedy was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1946 and then to the U.S. Senate in 1952. He ran for president in 1960 and narrowly defeated Republican nominee Richard Nixon. As president, Kennedy faced numerous challenges, including the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Space Race. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
John F. Kennedy was a great author and an even better president. He was able to bring the country together during some of its darkest times and will always be remembered as one of the greatest leaders in American history.
Original title | John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Speech |
Author | John F. Kennedy |
Genre |
Political Speech |
Language | English |
Characters | Kennedy himself, as well as his wife Jackie, their children Also included are various members of Kennedy's administration, such as Vice President Lyndon Johnson, various dignitaries |
Published | 1961 |
ISBN | 978-1-4391-9665-8 |
Original title | Profiles in Courage |
Author | John F. Kennedy |
Genre | Biography |
Language | English |
Characters | John F Kennedy, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams |
Published | January 1, 1956 |
ISBN | 978-0-394-53129-3 |
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