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Birth
Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts -
Joins the Navy
In the month of September Kennedy was sworn in as an esign in the United States Navy -
Hero
Kennedy heroically saved his crew after their ship was sunk by the Japanese -
Medal Recieved
Kennedy was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart for his actions while in command -
Discharge
Was discharged from the Navy with the full rank of lieutenant -
Senate
Kennedy was elected into the Senate -
Marriage
Married Jacqueline Bouvier -
Child Is Born
Kennedy's daughter Caroline is born -
Presidency Announcement
Kennedy announces his candidacy for president -
General Election
Kennedy won the general election, defeating Vice-President Richard M. Nixon in a very close race -
Birth of 2nd Child
Kennedy's 2nd child John Jr. was born -
Presidency
John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president -
Tour of Texas
Kennedy begins his tour of Texas. -
Assassination
Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas -
Buried
John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery
