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John F. Kennedy’s upbringing as a child, his political actions leading up to and during the Presidency, and his assassination all outline what made him become a president that is still grieved for today. John Kennedy was arguably the most influential and memorable president in United States history. The remarkable aspect about him is that it was not just his political decisions or public appeal that made him so likable. Rather, it was how he embodied every characteristic of a diligent and ideal president. John Kennedy’s upbringing as a child, his political actions leading up to and during the Presidency, and his assassination all outline what made him become a president that is still grieved for today. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was the second out of nine children, and had a relatively normal and ordinary childhood. Ever since he was young, he never had a strong academic drive. He received mediocre grades in all his classes and wasn’t interested in any type of scholastics. Everything he did, he seemed to only be average at. For example, he played many sports but was never good enough to be on varsity teams. John apparently was more interested in laid back activities such as reading and discussions. Also, at a very early age he discovered that his charm and charisma, along with his good looks, would benefit him later on in life. Not only did these favorable traits help him in the social aspect of things, but they also boosted his likeability with the public. John’s laid-back attitude towards life continued into his college years, where he attended both Princeton, and later, Harvard. Things might have turned downhill for the brilliant but careless leader, had he not taken a fateful trip to Europe during his freshman year. This trip caused John to “…show an interest in international politics. [John] visited Mussolini’s Italy and Hitler’s Germany. He questioned refugees from the Spanish Civil War about conditions under Franco”. (EARLY CAREER, www.pbs.org/wgbh/anex/presidents/nf/featured/ken/kenec.html). Clearly, John was very interested in politics and global affairs; he just didn’t apply this interest and drive to his schoolwork. His first trip to Europe only sparked the desire for more.
Approximate Word count = 1444
Approximate Pages = 5.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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