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JFK is born
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JFK
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Scarlet Fever
John had scarlet fever just before his third birthday and was hospitalized for two mothes -
Bording School
John had started high school at an elite bording school and even though he had a very high intellegence he only earned medeocer grades -
Graduation from Harvard
He had graduated with a degree in international affairs -
Navy Enlistment
The day before america enters WWII JFK enlists in the navy and his older brother Joe Jr. is training to be a navy pilot -
Command of PT Boat
eight-week training course in rhode island. Kennedy is assigned to take command of a patrol boat. He go's west from San Francisco, but does not arrive at his final destination the Solomon Islands for another month and a half. -
Sinking of PT 109
His patrol boat collided with a japanese destroyer and two of his men are killed instantly and the rest including JFK are severly injured. -
Death of Brother Joe, Jr.
Joseph Kennedy, Jr., Jack's older brother, is killed while fighting in Europe. John is now next in line in command for the kennedy clan -
Election to Congress
With help from his fther john is elected in the house of reps in the 11th district -
Addison's Disease
John is diagnosed with addison's disease -
Death of Sister Kathleen
John's sister, Kathleen is killed in a plane crash. Her death reminds him of his mortality and inspires him to pursue politics with greater dedication. -
Marriage to Jackie Kennedy
John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier