John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the …

Feb 11, 2021 · For his service in World War II, John F. Kennedy received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism) and the Purple Heart.

Mar 24, 2025 · A boon to historians of the Cold War. The latest release also is a boon to historians of the Cold War. Timothy Naftali, an adjunct professor at Columbia University who is …

Dec 3, 2018 · John F. Kennedy’s heroics during World War II earned him a Navy and Marine Corps Medal and a Purple Heart—he is the only U.S. president to have earned either of those …

Nov 7, 2024 · For thirteen days in October 1962 the world waited—seemingly on the brink of nuclear war—and hoped for a peaceful resolution to the Cuban Missile Crisis. In October …

John F. Kennedy was the first American president born in the 20th century. The Cold War and the nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union were vital international issues throughout his political …

May 21, 2005 · The Museum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library marks the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II with a special exhibit on John F. Kennedy’s military …

In October 1941, Kennedy was appointed an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve and joined the staff of the Office of Naval Intelligence. On 15 January 1942, he was assigned to an ONI field …

Jul 13, 2022 · When John F. Kennedy was asked about what he did to become a hero in the Pacific War in 1943, he responded by saying, "It was involuntary. They sank my boat." The …

Oct 29, 2009 · On Nov 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, shaking the nation to its core. While an initial suspect is captured, many believe there's more to the story.