John F Kennedy
About John F Kennedy
The thirty fifth President and first Catholic to hold the office. JFKs presidency was marked by the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Berlin Crisis, the Space Race, and the beginning of American involvement in Vietnam. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas on November 22, 1963, shocking the world. His thousand days in office inspired a generation to public service. Kennedy founded the Peace Corps and set the goal of landing on the moon by the end of the decade. His youth, charisma, and beautiful family created the idea of Camelot in the White House. The mystery surrounding his assassination continues to fascinate.
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