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John F. Kennedy: A Legacy of Leadership

Explore the life of John F. Kennedy from his early years in Massachusetts to his presidency, assassination, and lasting impact on American history. Learn about his family, military service, political career, and tragic end in Dallas. Uncover his influence on the world stage and his enduring legacy. Discover the resources available for further research on this iconic figure.

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John F. Kennedy: A Legacy of Leadership

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  1. JOHNF. KENNEDY By Robbie Smith, Johanna Duke, Chris Hostettler

  2. Early Years • Born May 29, 1917 • Brookline, MA • Graduated Harvard in 1940 • Son of Joseph and Rose Kennedy • Eight siblings

  3. The Kennedy Family

  4. War Years • Enlisted in the U.S.Navy • Boat was hit by Japanese torpedo • Received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

  5. Congressional Years • began career in 1946 • U.S. Representative • U.S. Congress in 1952 • lost vicepresidential nomination in 1956 • 1957 Senate Foreign Relations Committee

  6. Presidential Years • began career in 1960 • youngest to be elected • 43 yrs. old at innauguration • ran against Nixon • television helped with his election

  7. ASSASSINATION • Nov. 22, 1963 • Dallas, Texas • Alleged assassin is Lee Harvey Oswald • Shot from The Texas School Book Depository

  8. Bibliography • www.historyplace.com/kennedy/gallery.htm • www.geocities.com/~newgeneration/ • www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/jk35.html • www.cs.umb.edu/jfklibrary/index.htm • World Book Encyclopedia • Encyclopedia Brittanica • school.discovery.com

  9. GIVE ME AN A+ HUTCH

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