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Because of his back problem and his other ailment which I can not remember the name
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In the pictures of Franklin E Roosevelt why is he always shone sitting down?
paralyzed from Polio
Who was Kennedy associate 3 down?
A totally misleading clue. The answer, of course, has nothing to do with the Kennedy clan. So, forget about John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy or any other Kennedy. Focus on the clue "associate" as in Supreme Court. One of Supreme Court Associate Judge Kennedy's colleagues is Samuel Alito! Try Alito. It fits and is quite correct!
Why was Jack Kennedy in Dallas?
John F. Kennedy was in Dallas, Texas for political reasons and was hoping to calm down stresses within the Democratic party in Texas. He was assassinated on November 22, 1963.
What was one significant thing John F. Kennedy did while he was in office?
He faced down the USSR over their Cuban missile deployment.
Who was gun down June 5 1968?
Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 5th, 1968. He was the U.S. Senator from New York, a presidential candidate, and brother of President John F. Kennedy.
What are the names of Jacqueline Onassis' Children?
Jacqueline Onassis' children are all from her previous marriage to John F. Kennedy: Caroline Bouvier Kennedy (the only child who is still alive), John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., Arabella Kennedy, and Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. She also had a miscarriage in 1954.
Where in Dallas was Kennedy shot?
US president John F. Kennedy was shot while riding in a open limousine,as it drove down Elm Street, through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas on November 22nd, 1963.
What are the qualities of John F. Kennedy that were larger than life?
Every time you were down, he could make it right. And that, my friend, made him larger than life.
What do historians believe about US President John F. Kennedy and executive secrecy?
For the most part, US President John F. Kennedy receives high marks from historians regarding government secrecy. There is a consensus among most US historians that Kennedy was the only president after WW 2 to show any interest in slowing down the secrecy machine. His successors and their administrations seemed to have thrived on secrecy.
What did John F. Kennedy do that was important?
John Kennedy, along with Jackie and his small children, brought a new spirit to the country. He faced down the Soviet Union when they were installing missiles in Cuba. The Soviet Union and the United States were just minutes away from war when the Soviets backed down after US battleships ordered Russian ships that were carrying missiles to turn back. Kennedy helped promote the Civil Rights movement and was an excellent public speaker. He had several innovative ideas for progress that were later put into motion by Lyndon Johnson. Kennedy did not always do just what was in his best interest politically, but what was in the best interest of the country. He pushed for the space program that put the man on the moon. He also helped create the peace core which shows the United States.
Was John F. Kennedy assassinated during the first term of presidency?
Yes, he was. While riding in a car down the street (during his 3rd year of presidency) John F. Kennedy was assasinatede by Lee Harvey Oswald. Apparently, he is the last of the last of the four Presidents to be assasinated. He followed Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, and William McKinley.
Which US Presidents visited Florida as children?
John Kennedy spent parts of the winter in Florida. The Kennedys eventually bought a winter home down there. There may have been others.
