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He didn't really have a career before he entered politics. He went to college, served in the navy during WW II and worked briefly as a magazine writer. He was immediately successful at running for office and served as a US Congressman and US Senator from Massachusetts before the he was elected President. Before he became a US President, John F. Kennedy was the US Senator from Massachusetts from January 3, 1953 to December 22, 1960. Prior to the Senate, Kennedy was the Member of the US House of Representative from Massachusetts, 11th district from January 3, 1947 to January 3, 1953. Kennedy also served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy from 1941 to 1945; he was awarded many medals including a Purple Heart for being wounded in action.
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What was jfks job before becoming president?
Senator
Who was jfks vice president?
John F. Kennedy was NEVER a Vice-President.
What was jfks rank in the army?
In the end -Commander in Chief (as president).
Why didn't jfks brother joe become president?
because he died in world war two.
What was Jfks wife called?
Jackie
Who are some famous concord academy alumni?
Henry David Thoreau JFKs' daughter (Caroline Kennedy) President of Harvard University (Drew Gilpin Faust)
What was JFKs Secret Service code name?
Lancer
When did jfks presidency begin?
January 20 1961
Compare JFKS inagral to Obamas inagral?
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What was the name of the riderless horse at JFKs funeral?
Black Jack
Are there any cliches in jfks speech Inaugural Address?
Yes.
Is ted Kennedy jfks brother?
Yes, he was JFK's younger brother.
