About John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. Born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts, he was a member of a prominent political family and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before entering Congress. Kennedy is best remembered for his efforts to promote civil rights, advance the space race, and navigate the Cuban Missile Crisis, leaving a lasting legacy in American history.