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John Fitzgerald Kennedy 35 th president 3 years. b y Albert G. Introduction. Born: May 29, 1917 Brookline, Massachusetts Died: November 22, 1963 in a hospital Date Elected: January 20 th , 1961 Political party: Democrat Interesting Fact: Fought in World War II. Early Life.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy 35th president3 years by Albert G.
Introduction • Born: May 29, 1917 Brookline, Massachusetts • Died: November 22, 1963 in a hospital • Date Elected: January 20th, 1961 • Political party: Democrat • Interesting Fact: Fought in World War II
Early Life • John’s family members are Joseph, Rose, Joseph Jr., Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, Robert, Jean and Edward. • Childhood liked Religion, sports and competition was a big part of his family. • He was educated and he went to Harvard.
Family Life • John’s wife is Jackie. • John had two kids. • John had one girl and one boy.
The Election • His vice president is Lyndon B. Johnson. • He ran against Richard Nixon. • John got nearly 69 million votes. • It was not a close race.
Significant Events in Presidency • One important issue was Civil Rights. • He proposed legislation in June 1963. • It didn’t pass until he died. • It was important so people can have equal rights.
Life Accomplishments • The award he won was the Nobel Peace Prize. • He inspired the lift-off to the moon. • Louis Armstrong was the first man on the moon.
Interesting Facts • John was the youngest president ever. • John was the first president born in the 20th century. • John was the first Catholic president. • John was buried at the Arlington Cemetery.
Works Cited • Britannica Online School Edition • Fact Monster.com • Gunderson, Megan. John F. Kennedy: 35th President of the United States. 2009.