Biography
John F. Kennedy, Jr. was born on the 29th of May, 1917. He attended Harvard University starting in 1935 and later joined the army in 1941. In 1946, he was elected to the House of Representatives, and in 1952, he was elected as a senator. He moved into the White House in 1961 and unfortunately passed away in 1963 due to an assassination on the 22nd of November in Dallas.
His Presidency (1961-1963)
During his presidency, John F. Kennedy took significant political actions, including the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a US civil law against discrimination based on race, color, religion, and more. He also led campaigns against the spread of communism in Latin America and Southeast Asia, and navigated the Cuba crisis.
Quotes
Some of John F. Kennedy's notable quotes include:
- "And if we are to open employment opportunities in this country for members of all races and creeds, then the Federal Government must set an example. The President himself must set the key example. I am not going to promise a Cabinet post or any other post to any race or ethnic group. That is racism in reverse at its worst. So I do not promise to consider race or religion in my appointments if I am successful. I promise only that I will not consider them." - 17th, October 1960
- "This nation (…) will not be entirely free until all of its citizens are free." - 11th, June 1963
Sources
For more information on John F. Kennedy and his presidency, you can refer to the following sources:
- [Planet Wissen](https://www.planet-wissen.de/geschichte/persoenlichkeiten/die_kennedys/pwiejohnfkennedy 100.html)
- Deutsches Historisches Museum
- [Wikipedia - Civil Rights Act of 1964](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil RightsActvon_1964)
- AZ Quotes
With his impactful presidency, John F. Kennedy left a lasting legacy and his words continue to inspire and resonate with people around the world.