John F. Kennedy's Life And Accomplishments

Kian Aminian

Mrs. Huang

7th English

January 24, 2018

Project Regin

“Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind,” said John F. Kennedy. Kennedy was a different type of president, instead of attacking and destroying, he decided to have humane talks with enemies, and settle with an agreement. John F. Kennedy was a man of many accomplishment, he was a compelling speaker, and was kind as well as compassionate. Kennedy was a man that did many tasks in the years of his life, one of which was serving our military in World War II. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States of America; he was the bravest and youngest president, who averted nuclear war with Soviet Union and set America’s goal to send a man

He came from an Irish background, his parents were Joseph and Rose Kennedy (History.com). John also known as “Jack”, had eight siblings; Jean, Robert, Patricia, Eunice, Kathleen, Rosemary, Jack, and Joe Jr. Kennedy (JFKLibrary.org). John went to Edward Devotion School for Kindergarten- 3rd Grade, and after moving to New York he Riverdale Country School for 4th- 8th Grade, and he enrolled at Choate boarding school in Wallingford, Connecticut for High School (Thoughtco.com). In June of 1940, John F. Kennedy Graduated from Harvard University (JFKLibrary.org). In 1941 John joined the US Navy, and two years later was deployed to the South Pacific, and was discharged in 1945 (Britannica.com). He was given the Navy Marine Corps Medal, and Purple Heart Award (JFKLibrary.org). After serving in the military, JFK decided to try to run for

In 1961, Kennedy decided to finance and increase the size of the South Vietnam Army. He also sent 1000 military advisors to Vietnam as well (Historylearningsite.co.uk). John F. Kennedy’s closest advisor was, Kenneth Patrick O’ Donnell. He was an American political consultant and the special assistant and appointments secretary to the president at the time, John F. Kennedy (smithsonianchannel.com). JFK also had a long time Friend, who was Kirk LeMoyne Billings, and was a friend ever since he was a child, and remained friends with the family after his death. Kennedy also had four children which included; Carolin, John Fitzgerald Junior, Arabella, and Patrick Bouvier Kennedy (abcnews.com) Out of the four children, two are still living. Patrick died two days after birth on the same year his father was assisted, 1963, and JFK Junior died in a plane crash in which he was the pilot on July 16, 1999. In the plane crash, his wife Carolyn Bessette and her sister, Lauren also died (Townandcountrymag.com). Kennedy's wife passed away in 1994, due to old age (Firstladies.org). John F. Kennedy had many friends and advisors, as much as he had