An Amazing Person, President John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was a very influential man while he was alive. In his early life, he was around politics and money that influenced him to go into politics later on. As Kennedy enlisted into the army, he faced many challenges. During his time as President he had many more challenges to overcome like the Cuban Missile Crisis as well as many others. While Kennedy had many setbacks, he succeeded in almost everything he did while he was alive. John never gave up in trying the improve The United States. John F. Kennedy was truly an amazing person for the time he was on this wonderful Earth. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917, John F. Kennedy was among the very wealthy families in his area. Attending many private schools while growing up made Kennedy try and do his best in everything he did. In the meantime, Kennedy’s parents were succeeding. His father, a successful banker on Wall Street, was making a fortune from the stock market after World War II. His Mother was a very beautiful debutante. Kennedy was surrounded by many influential people in his life. His grandfather served as a congressman and as the mayor of Boston. Kennedy’s parents came from Boston’s most prominent Irish Catholic Political families. With many influences in politics is was almost obvious he was bound to go into politics like the rest of his family. Living an easy childhood couldn’t prepare Kennedy for the upcoming challenges later in his life. Shortly after graduating college, Kennedy decided to enlist in U.S. Navy. He was wounded while in battle which later led him to earning the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic duties. After being wounded Kennedy decided to run for a... ... middle of paper ... ...what happened. President Kennedy was taken to the nearest hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Lee Harvey Oswald was later killed while being transferred to a different jail by a Dallas nightclub owner named Jack Ruby. President John F. Kennedy was one of the greatest presidents we have ever had. His loyalty to his country and making it better was something unheard of. Kennedy would never give up and tried his hardest at everything he did. As Mrs. Kennedy stated “There’ll be great Presidents again, and the Johnsons are wonderful, they’ve been wonderful to me—but they’ll never be another Camelot again.” People saw President Kennedy as a hero; a person that could have done bigger and greater things for the country if it weren’t for his untimely death. President John F. Kennedy was truly an amazing person for the time he was put on this Earth for.

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