John F. Kennedy, born on May 19, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts, grew up in a well-off family that ensured he and his siblings had access to the best opportunities. Despite suffering from various childhood illnesses, Kennedy went on to attend Harvard University, where he developed a keen interest in international relations.
Lee Harvey Oswald was never put on trial due
to his own death on November 24, 1963.
He died November 22, 1963 at the age of 53.
President Kennedy was assassinated by
Lee Harvey Oswald while riding a motorcade
with his wife, Jackie, in Texas.
Personal Interests
President Kennedy also enjoyed listening to music.
Some of his favorite songs were, Greensleeves,
Danny Boy, The Boys of Wexford, and Killarney.
President Kennedy spent much of his
free time watching movies. His favorite
movies were western, which included, "Iwo Jima,"
"Bad Day at Black Rock," and "Spartacus."
President Kennedy enjoyed sports
and often participated in sports, such as,
gold, sailing, swimming and tennis.
Policies
Foreign:
President Kennedy's greatest successes
as president, stemmed from his foreign
policies. He was able to alleviate Cold War
tensions through foreign policies, such as
the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Crisis.
As you can see, his legacy is
still praised today.
Social:
The most divisive domestic issue of the
day was civil rights. President Kennedy proposed the
Civil Rights Act, in order to provid more
rights to African Americans.
Economic:
The president proposed in 1963 to cut income taxes
from a range of 20-91% to 14-65% He also proposed
a cut in the corporate tax rate from 52% to 47%.
Which led to economic growth in 1963.
Childhood
President Kennedy attended Harvard University
in 1936. He was very invested in his studies and
developed a passion for international relations
that would carry through to his presidency
President Kennedy was not a healthy child.
He suffered from many diseases, such as,
measles, whooping cough, and chicken pox.
President Kennedy born on May 19, 1917
in Brookline, Massachusetts, a quiet, affluent,
tree-lined suburb of Boston. His parents made
an effort to provide JFK and his siblings with
the finest opportunities available.
