world war 2 began.My father was appointed US Ambassador to England and my interest in European politics and world affairs grew
After graduating from Harvard,I decided to join the Navy where I was made Lieutenant and assinged as commander of a patrol torpedo boat, the PT-109
The start of my political career began when I ran for congress in Massachusetts' eleventh congressional district and won
Took office of US Senate
I was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for a book I wrote called, Profiles in Courage
I defeated Republican Vice President Richard M. Nixon and became the 35th President of the United States
I was sworn in as President during my inaugural speech I said "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country". This is a very popular quote
I was shot in the neck
I was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. At the grave site, my wife and brothers lit and eternal flame
