President John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 and died on November 22, 1963. He was commonly known as Jack Kennedy, or by his initials JFK. He was an American politician who served as President of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. He was part of the very prestigious Kennedy family from Massachusetts.

John F. Kennedy was born on the 29th of May, in the year 1917. He was also known as “Jack”. As a young child, he often got sick. He did not pressure himself to do school related work, unless it appealed to him. Even in college, he only did work unless it appealed to him. Finally, in his last year in college, he got himself together and started taking school seriously. After graduating from college, he went into the army. His brother, Joseph Kennedy went into the navy. While he was in the army, unfortunately,

“Jack Reed was born and raised in Cranston Rhode Island on Pontiac Avenue. Jack attended Harvard law school and achieved his law degree.” (Jack’s story Roots). “After graduating, Jack became a private attorney. Jack now is a senator for Rhode Island for the democratic party.” (Jack’s story Private Practice).

     John F. Kennedy was born May 29th, 1917, child of Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy. John had eight brothers and sisters: Joseph P. Jr.. Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, Robert F. Jean and Edward M. All of the children were born in Brookline, Massachusetts.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as Jack, was born on May 29, 1917 in Brooklyn, Massachusetts. John was named after his grandfather, John “Honeyfitz” Fitzgerald, who was the mayor of Boston. He was born to a wealthy family. His father, Joseph Kennedy, was a businessman and a politician. Joseph was the head of the SEC and an Ambassador to Great Britain. His mother, Rose Fitzgerald, was a Boston socialite. John was the second oldest of nine brothers and sisters. He had one older brother, Joseph and a younger brother, Edward Kennedy. His four sisters, Rose, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia and Jean Kennedy, were all younger than him.

John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29th, 1917. He has 8 siblings!

John Fitzgerald Kennedy also known as “JFK” because of his initials was the 35th President of the United States and served in office from 1961 to 1963 ( “John F. Kennedy” ). Kennedy was born on

John F. Kennedy was born into a rich, administratively connected Boston family. He and his family members enjoyed a fortunate childhood of private schools, sailing, employers, and summer homes. During his childhood, Jack Kennedy lived with an illnesses, but still made it work. He wrote a book while at Harvard and volunteering for combat duty in the Pacific during World War II. Kennedy's service made him a hero. After time as a reporter, Kennedy entered political affairs, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Kennedy was the youngest elected President and the first Catholic to be president. He was killed near the end of his third year as president. His awful death stood at the head of a time of political and social unsteadiness in the country. This book changed the way I viewed Kennedy’s presidency for the

In the words of President John F. Kennedy,” Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future”. (John F. Kennedy) JFK was a president during a tense time in American History. The Civil Rights movement during the 1960’s questioned the status quo. This motivated change that influences many decisions we have today. The relevancy of truth and what is certain ascertains our duty as a citizen of the United States. As a citizen, it is our job to discern what is true in the upcoming election. Evidence displayed by Judith V. Grabiner’s article, The Centrality of Mathematics in the History of Western Thought highlights the method we can use amid disagreements. The framework that allows this melting pot of ideas is The Declaration of Independence, as well as Euclid’s Element. The section discussed in class sets an order to figure out what is true. President John F. Kennedy used logical thought and reasoning to validate legislation that revolutionized the upcoming generation. He encouraged all Americans to stop and think. What is truth? Truth exists not because it is an unchallenged moral. Truth exists because it becomes certain through change.

All through high school jack continued to impress in the sports realm. He was so fast and crafty in football the team called him “crazy legs covey”. In basketball, he started and led his team to states. Although they lost to Nitro, he left a legacy that would not be forgotten. He even had some scouts after him. In 1954, he received a scholarship to play basketball for Beckley college and accepted it.

“That unforgettable, elusive man” said Jacqueline Kennedy referring to her husband John Kennedy. Jack indeed an unforgettable man. In this book written by Chris Matthews, it shines light on the wonderful life cut short of Jack Kennedy, as it accounts for many interesting situations. Jack Kennedy was full of charisma, and loved to test the higher power, and that’s why I believe he succeeded as a human being.

After the war, Kennedy worked as a reporter for the Hearst newspapers. Kennedy was both a bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner. Kennedy’s experiences and his desire to serve Boston’s working class caused him to run and win the U.S. Congress. After

Born to Joe and Rose Kennedy, John was one of four sons that Joe mainly focused on to make sure his boys “excelled in academics and sports” ( Rorabaugh 39). John was a sickly child and was a bit shy and quiet (Rorabaugh 39). Joe Kennedy pushed his children to get into politics and eventually become president. After World War II, John Kennedy was diagnosed with Addison’s disease. Later on, when Kennedy is running for president this hurts his campaign because people believe he is too weak and frugal . Joe Kennedy was determined to get his son in the White House, so he believed John needed to become a senator in order to able to eventually run for president. John had charm, but lacked organizational skills, so his brother Robert was his campaign manager. Kennedy ran against Henry Cabot Lodge in 1952 for senator in Massachusetts and won putting his foot in the door for possibly becoming president in the years to come.

Chancellor Kohl, Governing Mayor Diepgen, ladies and gentlemen: Twenty-four years ago, President John F. Kennedy visited Berlin, speaking to the people of this city and the world at the City Hall. Well, since then two other presidents have come, each in his turn, to Berlin. And today I, myself, make my second visit to your city.

His father, Patrick Joseph, was a prosperous saloonkeeper. Patrick also was active in Boston politics, as Irish ward boss, a five time state representative, and state senator. Kennedy’s parents were anxious for their son to succeed, however in the Boston social