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John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. Events that occurred during his term in office were The Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was assassinated in 1963. Many believe there is a large amount of conspiracy still surrounding this event.
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This government-appointed group was set up to investigate President Kennedy's death?
The FBI investigated the assassination in 1963. The Warren Commission investigated the assassination in 1964. The Senate Select Committee on Assassinations investigated the assassination in 1975.
Caroline is the only child still alive form the Kennedy. Arabella was a still birth, John F Kennedy Jr. died in a plane crash with his wife and her sister. He was the pilot. Patrick Died two days old of hyaline membrane disease now more commonly called respiratory distress syndrome,
Why did president Kennedy have difficulty passing legislation?
Because he was the President of the United States and had no legal authority to pass legislation, and could only veto or sign into law those bills of legislation passed by congress.President Kennedy was also unable to achieve much of his legislative agenda because he received little coperation from congress. Congress controlled both houses of Congress, Republicans has gained 21 seats in the House of representatives and 2 seats democrats and conservative republicans in Congress opposed Kennedy's aganed and successfully blocked most of the president's domestic programs.
Why would the mafia want to kill JFK?
There is no evidence to link the mafia with Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who shot Kennedy. Oswald was known to dislike minorities, including Italians which means he would not likely have cooperated with them in any case, much less killed the President for them.
What time of the day was JFK assassinated?
The "official" time of death for President Kennedy was at 1:00 CST 2:00 EST but he actually was already dead by the time he reached Parkland Hospital. The shooting took place at 12:00 CST and it took 6 minutes to get to Parkland Hospital, so he should have been DOA at 12:36 CST
President Kennedy had a faint heart beat when he was being treated in the ER. He almost immediately though had cardiac arrest, and died. (Probably any other patient would have been pronounced DOA with the injuries President Kennedy had sustained) Priests were called for the last rites. One of the treating physicians, Dr. Perry, at the request of Mrs. Kennedy, agreed to a 1 PM CST time of death, because Mrs. Kennedy wanted the official time of death to be AFTER the last rites were administered. They were administered prior to 1 PM. The official ER log showed JFK was checked into the ER at 12:38 CST.
What impact did the assassination of JFK have on the American people?
The society was very devastated and it was a worry for everyone. The senseless killing of any man in the prime of life with a wife and two children is a tragedy and injustice that affects any sensitive person. But life went on and the new president Johnson continued most of Kennedy's programs. so nothing much really changed. Johnson won by a landslide in the next election so most people must have liked what he did.
'....ask not what your country can do for youÑask what you can do for your country.'The preceding quotation comes at the end of President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Speech given on January 20, 1961.
What are the names of the bodyguard's that was with president Kennedy the day he was shot?
The bodyguards for President Kennedy were told to back off during the parade where he was assassinated. Clint Hill was one of the most known body guards when he jumped into the limo when the President was shot.
Peace Corps Act of 1961
What state was JFK visiting when he was assassinated?
Presidient Kennedy was in Texas when he was assassinated.
What was the cause and effect of Robert Kennedy's assassination?
Insufficient restrictions on the sale of firearms. Since the Gun Control Act of 1968, it has been illegal in the US to sell firearms to anyone who has renounced their US Citizenship. Lee Harvey Oswald had renounced his citizenship and lived in the USSR for a few years, before moving back to the States to live in Dallas.
It could have been easily prevented if the Secret Service close protection detail had done a better job.
Things that would have stopped J.F.K's death were a bullet proof car with a roof and if the CPO's had been running along the sides of the Cadillac like they are supposed to.
How old was john kennedy when he got elected for president?
John F. Kennedy was born May 29th, 1917. He ran for president in 1960. He was 43yrs. old.
Lyndon Johnson was perhaps the most liberal president the US has ever had. He was known as the heir apparent of FDR, but easily surpassed FDR's New Deal with his Great Society. Early off he had to pander to his conservative constituents in Texas, but in his heart was always a true liberal.
Who are the youngest and oldest presidents ever to be elected?
Oldest was Ronald Reagan, who was elected at age 69. Youngest was John F. Kennedy, elected at age 43. However, Theodore Roosevelt assumed office at 42 years old (he was not elected).
How did young Americans respond to john Kennedy s challenge?
- Joined the peace corps
- Became more active in politics
- Participated in volunteer activities
When did John F. Kennedy go into military?
JFK was a Navy Lieutenant (jg) during WWII from 1942-1946.
November 22nd, 1963 at approxmatly 12:30 as he was driving down Elm Street in Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas.
How many siblings does Jackie Kennedy have?
Jack Roosevelt Robinson, known widely as Jackie Robinson, was the youngest of five children. He had three older brothers and one older sister.
What is Caroline Kennedy's mailing address?
Caroline Kennedy is a common name. More details would be needed to pin point which ones email address was being asked for.
The official answer is Lee Harvey Oswald.
People (aka Conspiracy Theorists) who don't believe that have suggested: the government, the CIA, the Mafia, the Republicans, space aliens, etc.
