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John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy. 35 president 1 term Peter s. 4S. Introduction. Born: May 29, 1917 Brookline, Massachusetts Died: November 22, 1961 Date Elected: January 20, 1961 Interesting fact: J.F.K. was the youngest president elected. Early Life.

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John F. Kennedy

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  1. John F. Kennedy 35 president 1 term Peter s. 4S

  2. Introduction Born: May 29, 1917 Brookline, Massachusetts Died: November 22, 1961 Date Elected: January 20, 1961 Interesting fact: J.F.K. was the youngest president elected.

  3. Early Life • Kennedy’s parents names were Joseph Kennedy and Rose Kennedy. • His brothers names were Joseph Jr., Robert and Edward. • His sisters names were Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, and Jean. • He was religious, played sports and he loved competition.

  4. Family Life • Kennedy got married to a girl named Jackie. • He had a daughter named Caroline and two sons: John and Patrick. • He got married on September 12, 1953. • Patrick died 2 days after birth.

  5. Election • Lyndon B. Johnson was vice president. • Kennedy and Johnson ran against Richard Nixon. • Kennedy won the election with 303 votes.

  6. Special Events • Kennedy proposed the civil rights legislation to congress in June 1963. • Peace corps was an issue that sends American volunteers to help developing countries.

  7. Life Acomplishments Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize. Kennedy defeated Nixon by fewer than 120,000 Popular votes.

  8. Interesting Facts • Kennedy Volunteered to join the U.S. army. • Kennedy ran for a seat in the house of Representatives. • Kennedy decided to run for the U.S. Senate.

  9. Work Cited • www.whitehouse.gov • John F. Kennedy 35th president of the United States.2009

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