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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 aff

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    JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY


    ONE OF THE GREATEST
    UNITED STATES PRESIDENTS

    Candidate: Stancu Cosmin Alexandru

    Teacher coordinator: Alice –Monica Astăluş

    Traian High School XII th B

    And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. My
    fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man .
    ARGUMENT

    A PRESIDENT LIKE NO OTHER ::

    For two years and ten months, America


    had a visionary leader that inspired a
    generation to achieve things as a country
    once thought impossible.
    For two years and ten months, America
    had a president that used ethical leadership
    in decisions that impacted not just the
    United States, but the world as a whole, and
    left a lasting legacy.

    2
    INTRODUCTION

     John Fitzgerald Kennedy, by name JFK, (born May 29, 1917,


    Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. - died November 22, 1963, Dallas,
    Texas), 35th president of the United States (1961–1963)
     Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of
    his work as president concerned relations with the Soviet Union and
    Cuba.
     A Democrat, Kennedy represented Massachusetts in

    The life of John F. Kennedy

  • The life of John F. Kennedy

  • (L-R) Joseph Kennedy Jr., Kathleen Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy and John F. Kennedy in Cohasset, Massachusetts, circa 1928. REUTERS/Courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation/via REUTERS

  • The Kennedy children, (L-R) Jean, Bobby, Patricia, Eunice, Kathleen, Rosemary, Jack, Joe Jr. pose for a family photo in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, 1928. REUTERS/Courtesy John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

  • John F. Kennedy with family dog, Bobby, in Hyannis Port, 925. REUTERS/Courtesy John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

  • Kennedy juggles during his trip to Europe, in Nuremberg, Germany, 1937. REUTERS/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

  • Kennedy holds the dog "Dunker" during his tour of Europe in the summer of 1937, in The Hague. REUTERS/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

  • U.S. Navy Lt. John F. Kennedy aboard the Patrol Torpedo boat PT-109 boat during World War II, March 1942. REUTERS/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

  • Congressman Kennedy walks in the Bunker Hill Day Parade in Charlestown, Massachusetts,1950. REUTERS/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

  • Senator Kennedy shakes hands with workers in Medford Square in Massachusetts, 1958. REUTERS/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with Senator Kennedy in Hyannis Port, 1953. REUTERS/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

  • President Kennedy speaks during his inauguration at the Capitol, 1961. REUTERS/Abbie Rowe/The White House/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

  • President Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy arrive at the National Guard Armory for the inaugural ball, 1961. Ethel Frankau of Bergdorf Custom Salon designed the first lady's sleeveless gown and matching cape. REUTERS/John F.

  • Kennedy meets with Nikita Khrushchev, former chairman of the council of Ministers of the Soviet Union, at the U.S. Embassy residence in Vienna, Austria, June 1961. REUTERS/Evelyn Lincoln/T

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  • 1. John Fitzgerald Kennedy. By: Francesca Lattanzi

  • 2. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the thirty – fifth American President. Even thought he was the youngest president ever to be elected he knew what to do for his people.

  • 3.  Born in the state of Massachusetts on May 29th 1917 As the years went by, the Kennedys hoped for a son who would possibly become president.

  • 4.  When the time to apply for university came, John, got admitted into Harvard University. John’s Older Brother, Joe Kennedy.

  • 5.  During World War II, one night, a Japanese boat cut John’s boat in half, almost killed everyone and hurt John’s back badly.

  • 6.  In 1954 John Kennedy married Jackie. By that time Jack was so famous that more than 3,000 people got a glimpse of his wedding. Caroline and John Fitzgerald Jr. JFK and his wife Jacqueline Lee Bouvier.

  • 7.  On January 20th, 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy becomes the thirty-fifth president of the United States. “Do not ask what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country!”

  • 9.  Friday, November 22nd, 1963, JFK was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. He was announced dead at 1 p.m. The president’s death led America into shock. Go check the next slide to see JFK’s assassination video! Lee Harvey Oswald Few minutes before the President’s death

  • 11.  The whole world still sees John Fitzgerald Kennedy as one of the best presidents of all times.

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