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Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts
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In the month of September Kennedy was sworn in as an esign in the United States Navy
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Kennedy heroically saved his crew after their ship was sunk by the Japanese
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Kennedy was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart for his actions while in command
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Was discharged from the Navy with the full rank of lieutenant
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Kennedy was elected into the Senate
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Married Jacqueline Bouvier
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Kennedy's daughter Caroline is born
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Kennedy announces his candidacy for president
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Kennedy won the general election, defeating Vice-President Richard M. Nixon in a very close race
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Kennedy's 2nd child John Jr. was born
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John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president
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Kennedy begins his tour of Texas.
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Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas
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John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery
