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Birth
John F. Kennedy was born to parents, Rose, and Joesph Kennedy. -
Scarlet Fever
(Date is unkownn 1919)
Young JFK becomes ill with Scarlet Fever, and is in the hospital for 2 months, -
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School
JFK atteneds Choate, a boarding school for boys, during his High School Years. (Official dates of attendance unknown.) -
Texas Tour
JFK begins his tour starting in Dallas, Texas. -
Graduation from Harvard
JFK graduated in Harvard in the May of 1940, with a degree in International Affairs. -
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Commander of a Patrol Boat
Soon after JFK's Navy training in Rhode Island he was named a commander of a patrol boat called the PT 109. -
Sinking of the PT 109
The PT 109, the boat that JFK was commanding crashed into a Japanese Destroyer, and they abandoned ship. -
Death in the Family
In Europe, JFK's Older Brother Jack Jr. Is killed while in battle. -
Election
From Massachusetts, JFK is elected to the United States House of Representatives. -
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Addison's Disease
In 1947 JFK is diagnosed with Addison's Disease. A disease which is the disorder of the adrenal glands. -
Another Death in the Family
JFK's sister dies in an unfortunate plane crash, making him determined to persue his career even further, -
New Campaign Manager
JFK's younger brother Bobby becomes his campaign manager, in the 1952 Senate Race. -
Election to Senate
JFK is elected to the United State Senate, -
Marriage
JFK marries a wealthy New England journalist named Jackie Bouvier. -
Surgery
JFK undergoes back surgery because of his constant back pain, which traces back to injuries he recieved during the sinking of the PT 109. -
1st Child is Born
In NYC, John and Jackies first child; Caroline Kennedy; is born. -
Presidential Debate
JFK and Richard Nixon have a presidental debate, more specifically the first presidential debate ever televised in history. -
A Second Child is Born
Jakie and JFK have the joy of revieving his second child JFK, Jr. -
Peace Corps
JFK establishes the "Peace Corps" which encourages open mindedness to other cultures. -
Up, Up, and Away!
JFK announces his plan to send the first man to the moon. -
JFK Adresses Civil Rights
In a televised broadcast JFK proposes action in civil rights. -
An Unfortunate Death
JFK's third son, Patrick Kennedy, dies from a lung disorder two day safter labor. -
Assasination of JFK
In Dallas, during JFK's presidential campagin work, he is shot and killed by known assasin, Lee Harvey Oswald. -
Burrilal
JFK is finally burried and put to rest at the Arlingon National Cementary.
