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John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy's Historical Timeline

  1. John F. Kennedy is born

    John F. Kennedy is born

  2. First live, nationally televised presidential news conference, held by JFK

    First live, nationally televised presidential news conference, held by JFK

  3. JFK announces the US goal of putting a man on the Moon before the end of the decade

    The year 1961 saw a new American president, John F. Kennedy, attempt to cope with a deteriorating military and political situation in South Vietnam.

  4. Cuban Missile Crisis begins as US President John F. Kennedy is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles i

    Cuban Missile Crisis begins as US President John F. Kennedy is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba

  5. US President John F. Kennedy makes a live television address about Soviet missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval bloc

    US President John F. Kennedy makes a live television address about Soviet missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval blockade on Cuba, beginning the Cuban Missile Crisis

  6. JFK receives Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote

    JFK receives Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote

  7. US Equal Pay Act signed into law by President John F. Kennedy

    The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is a United States labor law amending the Fair Labor Standards Act, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex (see gender pay gap).

  8. US President John F. Kennedy says segregation is morally wrong and that it is "time to act"

    US President John F. Kennedy says segregation is morally wrong and that it is "time to act"

  9. While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Os

    While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald

Associated Historical Events

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John F. Kennedy is born

John F. Kennedy is born

First live, nationally televised presidential news conference, held by JFK

First live, nationally televised presidential news conference, held by JFK

JFK announces the US goal of putting a man on the Moon before the end of the decade

The year 1961 saw a new American president, John F. Kennedy, attempt to cope with a deteriorating military and political situation in South Vietnam.

Cuban Missile Crisis begins as US President John F. Kennedy is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles i

Cuban Missile Crisis begins as US President John F. Kennedy is shown photos confirming the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba

US President John F. Kennedy makes a live television address about Soviet missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval bloc

US President John F. Kennedy makes a live television address about Soviet missile bases in Cuba and imposes a naval blockade on Cuba, beginning the Cuban Missile Crisis

JFK receives Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote

JFK receives Ugandan Prime Minister Milton Obote

US Equal Pay Act signed into law by President John F. Kennedy

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is a United States labor law amending the Fair Labor Standards Act, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex (see gender pay gap).

US President John F. Kennedy says segregation is morally wrong and that it is "time to act"

US President John F. Kennedy says segregation is morally wrong and that it is "time to act"

While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Os

While riding in an open-topped motorcade in Dallas, Texas, US President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald

Frequently Asked Questions

When was John F. Kennedy born?
John F. Kennedy was born on 1917-05-29.
What historical events involved John F. Kennedy?
John F. Kennedy was involved in 9 recorded historical events, including John F. Kennedy is born, First live, nationally televised presidential news conference, held by JFK, JFK announces the US goal of putting a man on the Moon before the end of the decade.
When did John F. Kennedy die?
John F. Kennedy died on 1963-01-01.

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