1. John F Kennedy

2. Childhood, education He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on Tuesday, may 29, 1917. He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on Tuesday, may 29, 1917. He attended Edwards devotion school for kindergarten through 3rd grade, he then went to Dexter school which as a private school for boys. He attended Edwards devotion school for kindergarten through 3rd grade, he then went to Dexter school which as a private school for boys. He then moved with his family to a 20 room mansion, and then again to a 21 room mansion on a six acre estate. He then moved with his family to a 20 room mansion, and then again to a 21 room mansion on a six acre estate. He was apart of boy scout troop 2, and was the first boy scout to become a president. He was apart of boy scout troop 2, and was the first boy scout to become a president. He lived in many different houses around the country all of which were owned by his parents. He lived in many different houses around the country all of which were owned by his parents. Then for 5th though 7th grade he attended Riverdale country school. Then for 5th though 7th grade he attended Riverdale country school. While john was in high school and college most of his grades were just about average. While john was in high school and college most of his grades were just about average. He went to England when his dad became United States Ambassador to England, after his visit he decided to go into history and politics while in college. He went to England when his dad became United States Ambassador to England, after his visit he decided to go into history and politics while in college. When he was in school his biggest rival was his older brother. When he was in school his biggest rival was his older brother. There parents would always encourage them to compete against each other in school and sports. There parents would always encourage them to compete against each other in school and sports.

3. Family and social life John f Kennedy had 3 brothers and five sisters. John f Kennedy had 3 brothers and five sisters. John and his older brother Joe would always be competing in sports and in school. John and his older brother Joe would always be competing in sports and in school. during summer the Kennedy family would go there summer home in cape cod, were they would go swimming, sailing and do many other activities during summer the Kennedy family would go there summer home in cape cod, were they would go swimming, sailing and do many other activities while he attended Choate, he had many friends. while he attended Choate, he had many friends. At that school he played tennis, basketball, football, and golf and also enjoyed reading. At that school he played tennis, basketball, football, and golf and also enjoyed reading. Many of his friends noted that he would always have a copy of the New York Times with him to read. Many of his friends noted that he would always have a copy of the New York Times with him to read. After that he played football in college were he fractured his spinal disk, which remained injured for the rest of his life. After that he played football in college were he fractured his spinal disk, which remained injured for the rest of his life. While president he would always be seen playing with his kids. While president he would always be seen playing with his kids.

4. Professional life After college him and his brother both joined the navy. After college him and his brother both joined the navy. His brother was a pilot and john was made a Lieutenant and was made captain of a patrol torpedo boat in the south pacific during WWII. His brother was a pilot and john was made a Lieutenant and was made captain of a patrol torpedo boat in the south pacific during WWII. While on duty his ship was hit by a Japanese boat and was torn in two, one if his crew members had severe burns to there face, Kennedy found him on the water and helped him along with everyone else to an island. Six days later they were discovered by natives which found a shell he had written a message of help on. Two days later they were saved. While on duty his ship was hit by a Japanese boat and was torn in two, one if his crew members had severe burns to there face, Kennedy found him on the water and helped him along with everyone else to an island. Six days later they were discovered by natives which found a shell he had written a message of help on. Two days later they were saved. His older brother died a year later while flying over Europe in a important mission. His older brother died a year later while flying over Europe in a important mission. After he returned home he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his leadership and courage After he returned home he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his leadership and courage He wanted to be a writer or a teacher, but when his brother died it changed everything, After a long discussion with his dad he decided to run for congress 11th district. He wanted to be a writer or a teacher, but when his brother died it changed everything, After a long discussion with his dad he decided to run for congress 11th district.

5. Political life, presidency Soon after becoming a senator he met 24 year-old Jacqueline Bouvier, which he then married a at the age of 36, soon after he went to the hospital because of his back. Soon after becoming a senator he met 24 year-old Jacqueline Bouvier, which he then married a at the age of 36, soon after he went to the hospital because of his back. While in the hospital he wrote a book about many different senators that risked there careers to stand up for what they believe in. While in the hospital he wrote a book about many different senators that risked there careers to stand up for what they believe in. The book was called Profiles in courage, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for biography in 1957. The book was called Profiles in courage, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for biography in 1957. Later that year his first child was born. Later that year his first child was born. In 1956 he was almost elected vice president. In 1956 he was almost elected vice president. He began going around the country on weekends to start a new campaign for his presidency. He began going around the country on weekends to start a new campaign for his presidency. On July 13 1960 he was elected by the democratic party as a candidate for president of the united states. On July 13 1960 he was elected by the democratic party as a candidate for president of the united states. He asked Lynden b Johnson, a senator from Texas, to run with him as vice president. He asked Lynden b Johnson, a senator from Texas, to run with him as vice president. In the general election race he defeated the republican candidate, Richard Nixon, he was the youngest president at age 43. he also was the first catholic to be president. In the general election race he defeated the republican candidate, Richard Nixon, he was the youngest president at age 43. he also was the first catholic to be president. Before his inauguration his second child was born. Before his inauguration his second child was born.

6. Political life, presidency On his inauguration day he said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country," he also asked all the allies of the united states to combine forces to fight the common enemies of man like: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself. On his inauguration day he said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country," he also asked all the allies of the united states to combine forces to fight the common enemies of man like: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself. He believed the white house was a place to celebrate American history. He believed the white house was a place to celebrate American history. He invited people form many different spectrums to come to then white house. This included writers, scientists, artists, actors and many others. He invited people form many different spectrums to come to then white house. This included writers, scientists, artists, actors and many others. His wife was able to buy original art and furniture made in the united states and put them through out the white house. His wife was able to buy original art and furniture made in the united states and put them through out the white house. One of his biggest problems was the nuclear missile crises between the US and communist Russia. One of his biggest problems was the nuclear missile crises between the US and communist Russia. Everyday when Kennedy woke up he would read 6 different news papers at breakfast, he would have meeting daily with important people, and his advisers. He wanted America to advance in science, and education. Everyday when Kennedy woke up he would read 6 different news papers at breakfast, he would have meeting daily with important people, and his advisers. He wanted America to advance in science, and education. One of the first things he did in office was create the peace corps, which is still in action today. One of the first things he did in office was create the peace corps, which is still in action today. Kennedy also asked congress for 22 billion for the Apollo space program. Kennedy also asked congress for 22 billion for the Apollo space program. During some of the civil rights movement he didn’t make may decisions on it. He thought that the protesting would just make the white people angrier but by June 11, 1963 he decided that the time had come to take a stronger stance on the civil rights movement. He then made a new civil right bill, then he went on TV and said nationally; "One hundred years of delay have passed since President Lincoln freed the slaves, yet their heirs, their grandsons, are not fully free," he said. "This Nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds…[and] on the principle that all men are created equal." During some of the civil rights movement he didn’t make may decisions on it. He thought that the protesting would just make the white people angrier but by June 11, 1963 he decided that the time had come to take a stronger stance on the civil rights movement. He then made a new civil right bill, then he went on TV and said nationally; "One hundred years of delay have passed since President Lincoln freed the slaves, yet their heirs, their grandsons, are not fully free," he said. "This Nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds…[and] on the principle that all men are created equal."

7. Kennedy's assassination On November 21 1963 Kennedy flew to Dallas for some speeches, later he was driving through cheering crowds when he was shot. He was seriously injured and then was pronounced dead later. Within hours the police arrested lee Harvey Oswald, he was charged with murder. On November 21 1963 Kennedy flew to Dallas for some speeches, later he was driving through cheering crowds when he was shot. He was seriously injured and then was pronounced dead later. Within hours the police arrested lee Harvey Oswald, he was charged with murder. On November 24 another man, jack ruby, shot and killed Oswald which made it impossible to ever find out the details of the assassination. On November 24 another man, jack ruby, shot and killed Oswald which made it impossible to ever find out the details of the assassination. Some will remember Kennedy for his personality and his ability to keep cool during tough questions and tough situations, and others will remember him for his speeches which moved millions of people around the united states and the world. Some will remember Kennedy for his personality and his ability to keep cool during tough questions and tough situations, and others will remember him for his speeches which moved millions of people around the united states and the world.

8. Resources Presidential website Presidential website http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources /Biographies+and+Profiles/Biographies/John+ F.+Kennedy+The+35th+President+of+the+U nited+States.htm http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources /Biographies+and+Profiles/Biographies/John+ F.+Kennedy+The+35th+President+of+the+U nited+States.htm