John F Kennedy
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy. (1917 - 1963). American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963.
Noteworthy
- 35th president of the United States, 1961-1963.
- Assassinated November 1963.
- Democrat.
- U.S. House of Representatives Congressman from 1947 to 1953.
- U.S. Senatore from 1953 to 1960.
- Wrote the book “Profiles in Courage” published in 1956.
- Won Pulitzer Prize.
- During World War II, he commanded PT boats in the Pacific theater. Kennedy's survival following the sinking of PT-109 and his rescue of his fellow sailors made him a war hero and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, but left him with serious injuries.
- In 1962 Challenged NASA to land a man on the moon before 1970.
- Started the Peace Corps.
- Led the country through the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Controversies
- Supported racial civil rights legislation.
- Possible affair with actress Marilyn Monroe while married.
- Catholic.
