John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States in January 1961. At 43, he was the youngest person to hold that office. He was wildly popular with many Americans, who believed he understood their hopes and aspirations. Sadly, his presidency came to an abrupt end in 1963, when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
This biography discusses Kennedy's powerful political family and upbringing, the key policies and events of his presidency, his medical problems and personal life, and his assassination and the intrigue that still surrounds his death.