John F Kennedy By TSullivan May 29, 1917 John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, MA.His parents call him Jack. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Period: May 29, 1917 to Nov 22, 1963 John F Kenedy's life May 30, 1938 Graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge Massachussetts. Oct 1, 1941 John joined the US Navy and became a commander. Sep 12, 1953 John marries Jacqueline Bouvier in Rhode Island. Jan 20, 1961 John became the 35th US President as one of the youngest at age 43. Jun 27, 1963 President Kennedy went to Berlin and promised East and West Berlin they would someday be united. Jun 28, 1963 President Kenned proposed civil rights bill that later past Nov 22, 1963 President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas Texas