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Author : John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, known as JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his tragic assassination in 1963. A decorated World War II veteran who commanded the Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109, Kennedy transitioned to politics with the guidance of his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. He represented Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1953 and later served as a U.S. Senator until 1960. Kennedy made history by defeating then-Vice President Richard Nixon in the closely contested 1960 presidential election, becoming both the youngest elected president and the first Roman Catholic to hold office. He is also notable for being the only president to have received a Pulitzer Prize. His administration was marked by significant events, including the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the early days of the Vietnam War. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, sparked intense controversy and ongoing debate regarding the circumstances of his death. Despite the tragic end to his presidency, he remains a highly regarded figure in American history, continuing to resonate in public opinion today.