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John F. Kennedy

30 July 20261917 – 1963 · American
John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. He was the youngest person elected to the presidency and led the nation through the height of the Cold War, managing crises such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and initiating the Apollo space program. His charismatic leadership, tragic death, and enduring legacy continue to captivate the American public and the world.

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