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Born
Born at 83 Beals Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. He is the second of Rose and Joseph Kennedy's nine children. -
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Boarding School
JFK went to an elite boarding high-school in Connecticut. -
Graduates from Harvard
John F. Kennedy graduates from Harvard with a degree in International Affairs. -
Enlists in the Navy
When America is right about to come into the war, JFK joins the navy. To be a pilot. -
Death of Brother Joe. Jr.
Joseph Kennedy, Jr., Jack's older brother, is killed while fighting in Europe. -
Election to Congress
JFK is elected to the House of Represenatives. He represents Massachusetts. -
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Addison's Disease
At some time in 1947, JFK is diagnosed with Addison's disease. A fatal disorder of the adrenal glands. -
Sister Dies
Kennedy's sister, Kathleen, dies ina plane crash her death inspires JFK to pursure politics. -
Election for U.S. Senate
JFK is elected for U.S. Senate laregly due to Bobby Kennedy's campaign plan. -
Marriage to Jackie Kennedy
John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier, a journalist froma New England family. -
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Kennedy joins the Senate Foreign Relations Committee inorderto gain political expierience. -
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Time in Office
Kennedy beats Nixon int he election. Kennedy is now the PResident of the United States OF America. -
Kennedy's Assassination
In Dallas, Texas as Kennedy rode the motorcade in town. He is killed by Lee Harvey Oswald.
