JFK




 * John F. Kennedy was elected president on November 9, 1960. He had more than 118,500 votes. That was at least just a few more than Nixon. This was actually the closest presidential race of the 20th century. But, before he got to be president, John F. Kennedy had to achieve many obstacles and many challenges as a child. even as a young adult. President JFK was born in Brookline, Massachetts on May 29, 1917. His dad was a wealthy and successful businessman, his mother was the daughter of one of Boston;s best-known politicians. At first President John F. Kennedy suffered from many illnesses throughout his childhood but, he never let that stop him from doing what he loves such as sports, etc. JFK attended Harvard College like his brother and worked his way. He worked so hard that at the end of the school year he graduated with honors. Afterthat he tried enlisting in the army but, didn't make it because of all his illnesses. Only his brother was enlisted in the army. Later on he worked hard to build up his strengh and after three months before the U.S. entered World War 2 the navy accepted him. He was ordered to write news reports in Washington D.C. Then ordered him to teach men about PT boats. In March of 1943 JFK arrived in Solomon Islands and became commander of PT 109. This was the time the U.S. was at war with Japan. Later on while JFK was out on patrol with his crew, there was Japanese destroyers traveling nearby. The Japanese destroyers came toward PT 109 so fast that the boat split in two, two men were killed, and his back was severly injured. But, he finally made it home safely with his crew members by his side. As the years went by John F. Kennedy studied politics after his brother Joe Jr. died from an airplane crash. Then he made to the House of Representatives. Years passed and on November of 1952 Mr. Kennedy won the capaign for senate. He supported many people and poor nations. He later married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and had a family. After a while JFK found out he had a serious disease called Addison's disease. There was actually no cure for it. Then doctors said that he did not have very long to live. Then came up with a treatment. But, John F. Kennedy struggled with his disease so he had many surgeries done. The last surgery was very successful. But, as he felt stronger the pain got worst. He ingorned it because he didn't want people to think he was not able to do his work. Many years passed. Throughout the years President JFK passed many laws, bills, and also helped the women's civil rights movement, after he stoped supporting it because he needed to pass bills but, the rupublicans didn't allow him to do so. Later on while JFK was giving his speech, unfortunally passed away from getting shot in the year of 1963. **