Kennedy is one of America’s most famous and illustrious presidents. The years of his reign - from 1961 to 1963, when he was killed. Kennedy was a member of the 1939-1945 war, as well as a member of the Senate.
Children and teenagers
According to local American tradition, he was called Jack. He was first elected to the Senate at the age of 43. In the history of the States, he was the youngest president. John Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in a small town called Brookly in a Catholic family. He was the second child in the family.
As a child, John F. Kennedy was very frail physique, often sick, and almost died due to scarlet fever. When he grew up, many women, on the contrary, were crazy about him. When the boy was ten years old, his family moved to a twenty-room house. At school, the future president was distinguished by a rebellious spirit, and his academic performance left much to be desired. Despite the fact that John Kennedy Jr. was very often ill, he continued to play sports intensively.
After graduating from school, he entered Harvard University, although he did not last long there due to health problems. Returning to the States, Kennedy continues his studies - now at Princeton. He soon becomes ill, and doctors diagnose him with leukemia. Kennedy does not believe doctors, and subsequently they themselves admit that they made the diagnosis incorrectly.
Traveling in Europe and participating in hostilities
In 1936, John F. Kennedy returned to Harvard University. In the summer he makes a trip to European countries, which further spurs his interest in politics and international relations. Under the patronage of his father, the future president gets acquainted with the head of the Catholic Church - Pope Pius XII.
Despite poor health, Kennedy takes part in hostilities, which lasted until 1945. At the front, he takes an active part in the battles, showing courage in saving the boat sunk by enemy troops. And after dismissal from the armed forces, he takes up the job of a journalist.
The beginning of a political career
In 1946, John F. Kennedy was elected to the House of Congress. Further, the same post is occupied by him three more times. In 1960, his candidacy was first put forward for the presidency of the country, and finally in 1961 he became the head of the United States. Many contemporaries Kennedy was impressed by his determination, intelligence and wisdom in governing the country. For example, Kennedy managed to achieve a ban on nuclear testing. He also carried out many popular reforms and became a lover of the whole nation.
President’s personal life
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was married to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, who was 12 years younger than him. Instead of flowers and sweets, Kennedy gave her books, which he himself considered the most valuable. Their wedding took place in the city of Newport. Subsequently, the Kennedy family had four children. However, the eldest girl and the youngest boy died. Caroline's middle daughter became a writer. Son John died in tragic circumstances in a plane crash.
Also, John F. Kennedy had a large number of extramarital affairs. Among his passions was Pamela Turner, who worked as the press secretary for his wife Jacqueline. Swedish aristocrat Gunilla von Post described her relationship with the president in a book. Also notorious Marilyn Monroe had a relationship with Kennedy.
