
president of the United States from 1961 to 1963 (1917–1963)
1917 — 1963
Quick Facts
Profession
president of the United States from 1961 to 1963 (1917–1963)
Born
May 29, 1917
Died
1963 (age ~46)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, statesperson
1917
Born in Brookline (1917-05-29)
1922
EducationStudied at Edward Devotion School
1930
EducationStudied at Canterbury School (1930–1931)
1931
EducationStudied at Choate Rosemary Hall (1931–1935)
1935
EducationStudied at Princeton University (1935–1936)
1936
EducationStudied at Harvard College (1936–1940)
About
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president, at 43 years, and the first Catholic president. Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his foreign policy concerned relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba. A member of the Democratic Party, Kennedy represented Massachusetts in both houses of the United States Congress before his presidency.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president, at 43 years, and the first Catholic president. Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of h
The name John means "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is of English origin.
John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917.
John F. Kennedy died in 1963, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.
The name John is of English origin, meaning "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named John
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John Adams
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John Lennon
British musician (1940–1980)
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John — May 29, 1917
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
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— a former aide
Respect.
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Actions
1940
EducationStudied at Stanford Graduate School of Business (1940–1941)
1943
AwardPurple Heart
1944
AwardNavy and Marine Corps Medal
1945
AwardWorld War II Victory Medal
1945
AwardAmerican Campaign Medal
1945
AwardAsiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
1947
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1947–1953)
1953
PositionUnited States senator (1953–1955)
1955
PositionUnited States senator (1955–1957)
1957
PositionUnited States senator (1957–1959)
1959
PositionUnited States senator (1959–1960)
1960
PositionPresident-elect of the United States (1960–1961)
1961
PositionPresident of the United States (1961–1963)
1963
Died in Parkland Memorial Hospital