Extra Credit Paper The life and legacy of John Francis Kennedy is long-lived and will never fade away. But to thoroughly understand John F. Kennedy as a person‚ one has to have a thorough understanding of his background and past. Born in Boston‚ Massachusetts‚ on September 6‚ 1888‚ Joseph Patrick Kennedy was the son of Mary Hickey and Patrick Joseph Kennedy‚ an important figure in the Irish community of Boston. Later in life‚ Patrick J. Kennedy rose from common laborer to highly successful
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John F Kennedy JOHN F KENNEDY John Fitzgerald Kennedy was one of the most influential people in history. Many people adored him because of his intelligence and his way with people. JFK was an Statesman and 35th U.S. president (1961-63)‚ he was born on May 29‚ 1917‚ in Brookline‚ Massachusetts; the second of Joseph and Rose Kennedy’s nine children. He attended Harvard University and graduated in 1940. This led to some of his earlier political successes. From 1941-1945 he served in the United
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Humaira Samadi CST 110 Persusive Speech Analysis John Fitzgerald Kennedy Inaugural Address On January 20‚ 1961 John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered one of the powerful inaugural address in the nation’s history. The president’s unique style‚ personality‚ and his emotional feelings were presented in well-balanced sentences. The citizens that were present on that day considered the speech a success and can still remember it to this day. John Fitzgerald Kennedy became the 35th president of the United
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The Life of John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline Massachusetts on May 29‚ 1917. He attended Harvard University and graduated in 1940. From 1941-1945 he served in the United States Navy‚ during World War II. In 1946 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. Then in 1952 he was elected to the United States Senate. On September 12‚ 1953 he was married to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier. Then in 1960 he was elected President of the United States. On November 22‚ 1963
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The post WWII United States was a time of great economic growth continued throughout the 50s and 60s. The four commanders in chiefs at the time all had policies that impacted the economy. Between presidents Truman‚ Eisenhower‚ Kennedy‚ and Johnson‚ president Eisenhower handled the economic‚ diplomatic‚ social‚ and political‚ challenges he faced during the time the best; Every other president had failed in one of the 4 for mentioned categories as opposed to Eisenhower‚ who was able to effectively
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The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy Within six seconds on November 22‚ 1963‚ three shots were fired. Seated in an open limousine‚ President John F. Kennedy was killed by two of the shots‚ which also wounded Texas Governor John Connally. Kennedy was the youngest president to be elected and a man people either loved or hated. There was a fascination about this young First Family too‚ a family which created an image that many American families yearned for. As a result‚ the assassination
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John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Essay In his inaugural address‚ John Fitzgerald Kennedy uses antimetable‚ alliteration‚ and allusion to promote unity and motivate Americans to get involved in their country’s progress and success. John F. Kennedy uses antimetable by quoting “ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country.” His goal for quoting that was to make the people of the United States realize that they would have to work together. If there were problems
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have A Dream speech and John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address both represent turning points in American history. Both speakers address America with views of change‚ growth‚ and hope for more positive and enlightened futures. Furthermore‚ the speakers use their platforms to their advantage‚ and use pathos to emotionally attract the support of their audiences. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the leaders of the African-American Civil Rights Movement in the 50s and 60s; he
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what you can do for your country." Two of the most influential quotes of the twentieth century taken from their inaugural speeches‚ as they were about to embark on the Presidency of the United States of America. Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt voiced the first passage on March 4th‚ 1933 and late President John F. Kennedy voiced the second passage on January 20th‚ 1961. Both inaugural speeches came at important times during American History and both share similarities and differences. Though they
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in death. Everyone knows John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States‚ the youngest president and one of few presidents that was assassend. But why was JFK so important what has he done for us? B. From his service in the military to his life as president‚ John Fitzgerald Kennedy has affected America as we know it. II. John F. Kennedy A. Background 1) JFK was born on May 29 1917 in Brookline‚ Massachusetts. His Father Joseph P. Kennedy was a self made Millionaire
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