KennedyOn November 22, 1963, while being driven through the streets ofDallas, Texas, in his pen car, President John F. Kennedy was shot dead,apparently by the lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald. The world had not onlylost a common man, but a great leader of men.From his heroic actions in World War II to his presidency, makinddecisions to avert possible nuclear conflict with world superpowers, greatnesscan be seen. Kennedy also found the time to author several best-sellingnovels from his experiences. His symbolic figure represented all the charm,vigor and optimism of youth as he led a nation into a new era of prosperity.From his birth into the powerful and influential Kenndy clan, much wasto be expected of him. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline,Massachuasetts. His father, Joe, Sr., was a successful businessman withmany political connections. Appointed by President Roosevelt, Joe Sr., wasgiven the chair of the Securities and Exchange Comminision and later theprestigious position of United States ambassador to Great Britian. Hismother, Rose, was a loving housewife and took young John on frequent tripsaround historic Boston learning about American revolutionary history. Bothparents impressed on their children that their country had been good to theKennedys. Whatever benefits the family received from the country they weretold, must be returned by preforming some service for the country. TheKennedy clan included Joe, Jr., Bobby, Ted and their sisters, Eunice, Jean,Patricia, Rosemary, and Kathleen. Joe, Jr., was a significant figure in youndJohn’s like as he was the figure for most of John’s admiration. His olderbrother was much bigger and stronger than John and took it upon himslef tobe John’s coach and protector. John’s childhood was full of sports, fun andactivity. This all ended when John grew old enough to leave for school.At the age of 13, John left home to attend an away school for the fir...
