John F. Kennedy
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Childhood and Family
- born on 29 May 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts
- Was sick for most of his life. Jack suffered from a plethora of diseases: diphtheria, appendicitis, whooping cough, jaundice, asthma, and pneumonia, to name a few. Sickness would remain a constant in Jack's life, plaguing him throughout college, military service, his tenure in Congress, and the presidency.
- His father was preparing his older brother for office.
- Was admitted to Harvard and become more academically serious.
Jackie Kennedy
- Met during a dinner party in Washington DC
- JFK proposed after 2 years of dating
- JFK reportedly had many affairs during their marriage.
- Had 2 children but lost 2 other children due to problems after birth.
Presidency
- Ran for Congress in Boston after leaving the navy.
- Won reelection to The House of Representatives.
- Was almost Vice President
- Was elected in 1961
Assassination
- Was visiting Texas at the time
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- Was shot while in a car alongside his wife, Jackie Kennedy
- Was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald
- Oswald was later shot by a man called Jack Ruby.
