John F. Kennedy By bripulis2012 May 29, 1917 John Kennedy was born Period: May 29, 1917 to Nov 22, 1963 John Kennedys life Jun 1, 1934 Diagnosed with Colitis Jun 1, 1935 High school Graduation Oct 6, 1935 Hospitalized for 2 months of observatipm for possible Leukemia Sep 6, 1936 Enrolled at Harvard Sep 3, 1939 His family and himself, were in the House of Commons for speeches endorsing the United Kingdoms declaration of war on Germany May 24, 1940 Graduation From Harvard Sep 6, 1941 Joined Navy Oct 6, 1943 Took command of a PT Boat Aug 12, 1944 Kennedy's brother, Joseph Jr. Was killed in action Nov 9, 1952 Joined the US Senate Feb 6, 1953 Married Jacqueline Bouvier Jan 20, 1961 Sworn in at 12 pm Nov 22, 1963 Presidential Breakfast 9 am Nov 22, 1963 Assassinated in Dallas, Texas at 12:30 PM