Jfk Accomplishments

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as JFK, was born on May 29th, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. His parents were Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.. JFK was named after his mother’s father John Francis Fitzgerald. JFK is one of seven children. He went to college at Princeton and Harvard, studying history and government. On September 12th, 1953 he married Jackie Bouvier. Together, they had four children: Caroline, John, Patrick, and Arabella. JFK was inaugurated on November 8th, 1960, becoming the 35th president; he was a Democrat. His famous quote from his inauguration speech is, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Traveling in a presidential motorcade on November 22nd, 1963 in Dallas, Texas, JFK was shot twice,

Kennedy had many accomplishments in his life. One of his most famous accomplishments was in 1960 where he became the 35th president of the United States. He donated his whole $100,000 White House salary to charity. He also became a senator in 1952. He signed the partial nuclear test ban, in order to limit the more powerful nuclear bombs. In more international terms, he made more security ties with Israel. He created the Peace Corps to help health care, farming, education, and construction in underdeveloped nations. Most importantly though, he led America through the Cold War. Being one of the youngest presidents ever, it was a very stressful position for him to be in. He was one of the most important American leaders then and now. Traits he possess are perseverance and teamwork. He persevered when he became the president in a close election against Richard Nixon. He displayed teamwork when he worked together with other nations to try to take down the Communists. Kennedy once said, “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose an foe to assure the survival and the success of