John named after his grandfather John Francis ("Honey Fitz") Kennedy, Who was also a politian, the mayor of Boston."Jack" which he would become known as, would have 3 brother and 5 sisters. As a child John was not very healthy suffering from Whooping cough, measles, chicken pox, and scarlet fever. While serving in WW2 Lt. Kennedys PT-109 Torpedo Boat was rammed by a Japanese ship killing 2 of his men and injuring his back for a second time. Kennedy served 3 terms as a congressman in the House of Rep. and was elected to the Senate. After marring Jacqueline Bouvier his back started hurting again and he would have 2 surgerys. After almost being picked to be Vice President in 1956 Kennedy would run with LBJ in the in 1960 election. His brother Robert Kennedy would eventualy be his brothers Attorny General and would also be assassinated.
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Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee
Bouvier
Kennedy
Born July 28 1929 and passing away May 1994 she was the Wife of JFK durring his term as presedent. She was know for her sence of fassion and was a model citizen for women across America. She would remarrie in 1968.
President from 1/20/61 to his death 11/22/63 JFK was one of the most popular presidents and one of his most well rememberd speches was his inaugural address
Why Murrder the President?
It is belived that JFK was murrdered due to his unwillingness to invade cuba a second time. In April 1961 the CIA led a trained team of cuban exiles into cuba when Keenedy denied to supply air support the mission failed and hundreds were killed this would be known as "The Bay of Pigs" Invasion