John F. Kennedy was born in 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He came from a large Irish Catholic family and had 3 children with his wife Jacqueline Bouvier. Kennedy graduated from Harvard University and joined the Navy during World War II. After leaving the Navy, he entered politics and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and later the Senate. Kennedy overcame obstacles like his brother Joseph dying in war. He was elected President in 1960 but was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963.

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2. Birth – Date and Place Brookline, Massachusetts May 29, 1917

3. Family Dad, Joseph P. Kennedy 3 brothers 5 sisters Wife, Jacqueline Bouvier 3 children Caroline, john jr, and Patrick

4. Early Childhood Life He was a student of the Edward Devotion School of Brookline . In 1927, he moved to the New York City . For completing his 8th grade, Kennedy joined a Roman Catholic boarding school in Connecticut. After completing his 12th grade, he was again struck by illness.

5. Education He went to college at Harvard University. He graduated in 1935 at Choate High school.

6. Accomplishments and Awards After he finished college in 1940, he joined the U.S Navy. In 1945 he left the Navy. John decided he wanted to work in the U.S congress. John ran the U.S house of Representatives. In 1952 he was elected another part of the congress called the Senate.

7. Obstacles John F. Kennedy Overcame His brother Joseph died in war in Europe.

8. Why I think John F. Kennedy is a hero He was president for the United States of America. He ran the house of representatives. He worked in the U.S congress.

9. Famous Quotes “ A child miseducated is a child lost.” “ A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on .” “ A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.” “ A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living. Today's military rejects include tomorrow's hard-core unemployed.”

10. Death – Date and Place November 22, 1963 Dallas Texas.

11. Other Interesting Facts John F.Kennedy was named in honor of his grandfather . John Francis Fitzgerald a very influential man in politics . John’s son died at birth.

12. Bibliography www.historyplace.com (10/11/2010) Francino Vicky; John F. Kennedy