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Birth date
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29th 1917 in Brookline Massachusetts on 83 Beals Street to Joseph Patrick Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. There were nine children all together. -
Schooling
In September of 1931, John (also known as Jack) was sent to Choate Boarding school in Conneticut. Jack earned decent grades, but nothing impressive. -
High School Graduation
John graduates from Choate High School and was ranked 64th in a class of 112. -
Graduation
John graduated from Harvard with a degree in International Affairs. This point in his life led him to write the book Why England Slept. -
Navy Enlistment
John enlisted into the Army along with his brother, Joe. -
Death of a Brother
Joseph Kennedy, Jr. is killed while flying a mission over Europe -
Congress Introduction
John is elected in the United States House of Representatives from Mass. 11th district -
U.S Senate Election
John is elected to the United States Senate -
Marriage to Jackie Kennedy
John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier -
Birth of Caroline Kennedy
John and Jackie's first child, Caroline Kennedy, was born in New York City -
JFK for President!
John F. Kennedy is elected the 35th President of the United States, winning against Richard Nixon -
Birth of the First Son
John and Jackie's second child and first son is born. He is named John F. Kennedy, Jr., after his father -
Peace Corps
John establishes the Peace Corps -
Test-ban Treaty
Kennedy proposes the test ban treaty, which the US and Soviet Union agree on. -
Death of a President
John is shot and killed in Dallas, where the president was campaigning for re-election. Lee Harvey Oswald was accused of killing him. The case is still open today.
