Name
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John F. Kennedy
Thirty-fifth President of the United States
Born 1917 - Died 1963
1. Where did John F. Kennedy receive his college education?
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2. How did Kennedy become a hero in World War II?
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3. Name three positions Kennedy held in the U.S. government.
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4. Why do you think Jacqueline Kennedy was so popular with the
people?
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5. What famous quote is remembered from his inaugural
address?
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6. What was the "Bay of Pigs" invasion?
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7. How did John F. Kennedy die?
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8. Tell about something special which is at his gravesite?
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