President John F. Kennedy

By alplon
  • Born

    Born

    Born at 83 Beals Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. He is the second of Rose and Joseph Kennedy's nine children.
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    Boarding School

    JFK went to an elite boarding high-school in Connecticut.
  • Graduates from Harvard

    Graduates from Harvard

    John F. Kennedy graduates from Harvard with a degree in International Affairs.
  • Enlists in the Navy

    Enlists in the Navy

    When America is right about to come into the war, JFK joins the navy. To be a pilot.
  • Death of Brother Joe. Jr.

    Death of Brother Joe. Jr.

    Joseph Kennedy, Jr., Jack's older brother, is killed while fighting in Europe.
  • Election to Congress

    Election to Congress

    JFK is elected to the House of Represenatives. He represents Massachusetts.
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    Addison's Disease

    At some time in 1947, JFK is diagnosed with Addison's disease. A fatal disorder of the adrenal glands.

  • Sister Dies

    Kennedy's sister, Kathleen, dies ina plane crash her death inspires JFK to pursure politics.
  • Election for U.S. Senate

    Election for U.S. Senate

    JFK is elected for U.S. Senate laregly due to Bobby Kennedy's campaign plan.

  • Marriage to Jackie Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier, a journalist froma New England family.
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    Senate Foreign Relations Committee

    Kennedy joins the Senate Foreign Relations Committee inorderto gain political expierience.
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    Time in Office

    Kennedy beats Nixon int he election. Kennedy is now the PResident of the United States OF America.
  • Kennedy's Assassination

    Kennedy's Assassination

    In Dallas, Texas as Kennedy rode the motorcade in town. He is killed by Lee Harvey Oswald.