US President

John F. Kennedy

JFK was an American politician who served as president from 1961-1963; he was the youngest person elected and left office when he was assassinated.

John F. Kennedy
Full Name
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Age
46
Birth Date
May 29, 1917
Death Date
11/22/1963
Life Range
(1917-1963)
Zodiac
Gemini
Born
United States
Height
6' 0.8"

About

John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He is remembered for his significant contribution to the civil rights movement, as well as his diplomatic efforts to reduce Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union. He is further remembered for inspiring Americans with his famous speech "Ask not what your country can do for you...".

John F. Kennedy Timeline

1917
John F. Kennedy is Born
On May 29, 1917, John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts.
1940
Graduates from Harvard University
Kennedy graduated from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in government, concentrating on international affairs.
1943
PT-109 Incident
On August 2, 1943, Kennedy's motor torpedo boat PT-109 was sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He was hailed as a war hero for his actions to save his crew.
1953
Marries Jacqueline Bouvier
On September 12, Kennedy married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island.
1960
Wins Presidential Election
Kennedy won the 1960 presidential election against Richard Nixon, becoming the youngest elected president and the first Catholic to hold the office.
1962
Cuban Missile Crisis
In October 1962, Kennedy navigated the Cuban Missile Crisis, a major Cold War confrontation with the Soviet Union.
1963
Assassination of JFK
On November 22, 1963, Kennedy was assassinated while traveling in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is John F. Kennedy birthday?

John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States and was born on May 29, 1917. He was 46 years old when he tragically passed away on November 22, 1963. He is remembered for his ambition to bring about improved civil rights during his time in office as well as his famous speeches, including the historic "Ich bin ein Berliner".

What is the Net Worth of John F. Kennedy?

John F. Kennedy had an estimated net worth of $100M. He accumulated his wealth through his family business ventures, his career in politics, his private investments, and inheritance. Kennedy's wealth was accumulated over generations from a range of investments.