A Life: John F. Kennedy

Future President's Birth

May 29, 1917

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts to Joseph "Joe" and Rose Kennedy who were a solid middle class family of Irish decent. John was one of the nine Kennedy children.

Jack Kennedy Enters House of Representatives

Jan 14, 1947

Jack Kennedy enters the House of Representatives. He was known as an independent thinker.

Kennedy and Bouvier Married

Sep 12, 1953

John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married on September 12, 1953.

Daughter Caroline's Birth

Nov 27, 1957

In 1957, Caroline Bouvier is born to Senator Kennedy and Jacqueline.

Kennedy Elected as 35th President

Nov 4, 1960

Kennedy battled Nixon for the Presidency in 1960. Kennedy won 303 electrol votes compared to Nixon's 219. With the popular vote, Kennedy only won by 118,ooo votes out of 68.8 million.

John F. Kennedy Jr. is born

Nov 25, 1960

John F. Kennedy, Jr. is born on November 25, 1960. This new baby would be on his way to the White House

Kennedy's Inauguration

Jan 20, 1961

Link to Kennedy Inaguration DocumentsKennedy was sworn in as the 35th President. On those Capitol steps, he gave one of the most famous speeches in history.