Zak Lalani
Ms. Ericson
Social Studies Period 5
1 September 2015
JFK Biography
Can you name the youngest man to be elected President of the United States? The correct answer is John F. Kennedy, who served as the 35th President from 1961 to1963. He was 43 years old when he was elected to office, therefore making him “the youngest man elected to the office” (John F. Kennedy.). He was also the youngest President to die while in office; he died on November 22, 1963. John F. Kennedy also referred to as, JFK, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas by an assassin’s bullets. Unfortunately, John F. Kennedy died at the young age of 46. Although only serving for a short term, he was truly a remarkable profile of courage. “John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on May 29, 1917” (John F. Kennedy Biography). JFK “…was the second son of nine children…” and was “…born to the multimillionaire business executive and financier Joseph P.
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In fact, he was the first Roman Catholic president of all time, which during the election as a controversial issue. Something that Kennedy is known for is that he advised and encouraged Americans to contribute in public service. On January 20, 1961, in his Inaugural Address, JFK told the American public, "Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country” (JFK's Top 5 Political Accomplishments). This is one of his many accomplishments and this one made citizens want to help the United States by doing anything in their power. Another of JFK’s goals was to send “an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade” (Garber). Although he was not able to achieve his goal while in office, the goal was later was achieved in July of 1969. Neil Armstrong of the Apollo11 mission, was the first man to walk on the Moon, proving that JFK is one of the best presidents of all