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1. The Life of John F. Kennedy

2. Early Years Born in Brookline, MA, May 29, 1917 Eight siblings, including three sisters and five brothers Parents were Rose Kennedy and Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.

3. Schooling Attended Choate School in Connecticut Enjoyed tennis, basketball, football, golf, and reading Subscribed to NY Times Headmaster said he had a clever mind, noting him best student in school

4. Harvard Attended Harvard where his brother Joe was already a student, continued to play football Although grades were average, was an active participant for history and government clubs Became interested in European politics, and became even more involved in history and government at school to keep up with current events

5. WWII Joined the Navy right after college along with his brother Joe Suffered numerous injuries after being attacked, and malaria after returning, including back pain he would face for the rest of his life,

6. Pre-President Political Rise At just 29 years old, JFK was elected to US congress Served three terms in the US house of representatives Elected to US Senate in 1952 In 1956 attempted to become Vice President but narrowly lost

7. JFK’s Family JFK married Jacqueline Bouvier September 1953, in Newport, Rhode Island Together they had four children, Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr., and two who died in infancy Patrick Bouvier Kennedy and Arabella Kennedy

8. JFK Elected President JFK took office from January 20, 1961 to his death in 1963 Took actions for the civil rights movement, also wanted to get America moving again Economic plans launched America into largest expansion since WWII "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.”- JFK

9. JFK Alleged Affairs Some of the darker sides of JFK’s life include affairs with other women while he was married These affairs include celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe The affairs have never been proven, and the family elects not to comment on the issue

10. JFK assassination JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963 Was in a motorcade preparing to speak, waving to an excited crowd Bullets were fired striking JFK in the neck, head, and chest November 25, 1963 President Kennedy was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery

11. Bibliography "Miller Center." John F. Kennedy: Life Before the Presidency- . N.p ., n.d. Web. 03 July 2016 . "John F. Kennedy." The White House . The White House, 30 Dec. 2014. Web. 03 July 2016 . "JFK in History." - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum . N.p ., n.d. Web. 03 July 2016.