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Informative Essay On John F Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States, is one of the most celebrated, looked up to, and idolized figures in history. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War 2, and earning several medals for bravery, he went on to become one of the most beloved president ever. His visions for America were inspiring. This is how he grew. John F. Kennedy(Jack) was raised from a wealthy, catholic family of eight children while growing up in Brooklyn, Massachusetts. While Jack and his siblings were growing up they attended private schools and were very privileged children. Throughout his childhood he suffered frequent serious illnesses. Though he was sick very frequently, that didn’t stop him from striving to be great. After graduating he attended Harvard College where he wrote …show more content…

It was November 22, 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. He was in Dallas, TX preparing for the next presidential campaign. Shortly after noon he was riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza when three gunshots were fired yet there was only supposedly two wounds. He died at about 1 p.m. One gunshot wound was found in the neck, the next in the head. Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn into office by air force almost immediately after JFK was assassinated. Many people can still remember right where they were when they found out JFK was killed. For many it was a traumatic incident that they will never forget. Throughout JFK’s life he had many accomplishments, and also along with failures. Throughout it all the U.S. still looked up to him with admiration. After his death there has been many conspiracy theories, mistrust in the federal government, U.S. engagement with Vietnam, The Great Society, and so much more. JFK had many plans to make the Unites States a greater country and was already taking us places. Even though he died he ideas carried on and strived. Like he once said, “A man may die, nations rise and fall, but an ideas live

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