JFK Painting

John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by his initials as JFK or by the nickname Jack, was the youngest person to assume the presidency in The US by election. He was also the youngest president at the end of his tenure, and his lifespan was the shortest of any president. Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his work as president concerned relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba. A Democrat, he represented Massachusetts in both houses of the U.S. Congress prior to his presidency. John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address inspired children and adults to see the importance of civic action and public service. His historic words, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country,” challenged every American to contribute in some way to the public good. He solved the conflict with USSR over the Cuban missiles, fought against corruption, signed the first nuclear weapons treaty in October 1963, presided over the establishment of the Peace Corps, Alliance for Progress with Latin America, approved the continuation of the Apollo program with the goal of landing a man on the Moon before 1970 and supported the civil rights movement. As a result of his democratic views and fight against corruption and peace in the World he was assassinated. Homo homini lupus!