John F. Kennedy
The 35th United States president, John F. Kennedy was in office between 1961 and 1963. He was affectionately called JFK but his term was cut short because he was tragically assassinated in November 1963. Interestingly, he was the only president who was a Roman Catholic. Also, he was praised for his impressive leadership skills when the Cuban Missile Crisis was taking place, and was well-known for creating the Peace Corps.
John F. Kennedy
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Kennedy’s Assassination
On November 22nd, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald fired two shots at President Kennedy’s presidential motorcade in Dealey Plaza in Dallas. The shooter was quickly apprehended, but later shot and killed by Jack Ruby, a nightclub owner.
Kennedy’s Assassination
