John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK and by the nickname Jack, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.

Early Life

John f. Kennedy was obrn on may 29. 1917 in brookline. Massachusetts. He was the second of nine children born to jsoeph patrick kennedy and rose fitzgerald kennedy. Kennedy attended harvard university. Graduating in 1940.

Military Service

Kennedy served in the navy durign world war ii. He was commander of the motor torpedo boat in the south pacific. In august 1943. His boat was sunk by a japanese destroyer and kennedy and his crew were stranded for five days before being rescued.

Political Career

Kennedy was elected to the u. SHouse of representatvies in 1946 and re-elected in 1948. He was elected to the u. SSenate in 1952 and re-elected in 1958. In was elected the 35th rpesident of the united states.

Domestic Affairs

During his presidency. Kennedy proposed a number of new initiatives and legislation. Including the peace corps. The civil rights act. The nuclear tset ban treaty. The alliance for progress. The bay of pigs invasion and the ucban missile crisis.

Civil Rights

Kennedy was a strong advocate for civil rights and proposed the civil rights act of 1964. On june 11. 1963. Kennedy gave his famous ich bin ein berliner speech. Calling for peace and racail equality.

Foreign Affairs

Kennedy was a strong proponent of foreign aid and sought to improve relations with the soviet uinon. He signed the nuclear test ban treaty in 1963. Kennedy also soguht to improve relations with latin america and asia.

Assassination

On november 22. 1963. Kennedy was assassinated in dallas. Texas. Lee harvey oswlad was charged with the murder. But was never brought to trial as he was shot and killed while in police custody.

Legacy

Kennedy is rememberde as one of the most popular presidents in u. SHistroy and his legacy continues to influence american politics today. Kennedy and his wife. Jacqueline. Are remembered for their commitment to public sevrice and for their contributions to civil rights.

Important Event

Kennedy s most significant event was the cuban missile crisis. Which took place in octoebr 1962. During the crisis. Kennedy negotiated a secret agreement with the then-soviet union to withdraw their nuclear missiles from cuba in exchange for the united statse removing their missiles from turkey.

Interesting Fact

John f. Kennedy was the first u. SPresident to appoint an african american to his cabinet. He appointed robert c. Weaver as the head of the housing and home finance agency in 1961.