John F. Kennedy

Intro John F. Kennedy (1917–1963), commonly known as JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. His presidency included events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the establishment of the Peace Corps, and the beginning of the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Kennedy's ambitious New Frontier social programs and his vision for America's space program inspired a generation. His assassination in Dallas was a defining moment in U.S. history and led to widespread national mourning.