John F. Kennedy attended Princeton University for six weeks before enrolling at Harvard College, where he wrote a thesis paper that was later published as a best-selling book. During World War II, Kennedy served in the Navy and was decorated for heroism after leading his crew to survive a Japanese attack by swimming to an island while towing an injured man. As president, Kennedy created the Peace Corps and dealt with events like the Bay of Pigs Invasion, space race, and Cuban Missile Crisis, becoming the youngest person elected and to die in office.

1. John F. Kennedy Personal Research #2 By: Ashley Majano

2. Education In October of 1935 he attended Princeton University for six weeks. In September of 1936 he enrolled at Harvard College His thesis paper was published into a book and earned best seller

3. Military Kennedy suffered from chronic lower back pain. On August 2, 1943, Kennedy's boat was ambushed by the Japanese and he led his crew to survive by swimming to a small island. He towed a badly burned crewman through the water by clenching the strap of a life jacket strap between his teeth. He reinjured his back but Kennedy received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

4. Presidency Created the Peace Corps He was the younger ever elected into office and also the youngest to die in office During his term he dealt with the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the space race, the African American civil rights movement, and the Cuban Missile Crisis