The Young President Throughout history there have been many popular political figures, whose attitudes and ideals have shaped society. Jack Kennedy is one of them. John Fitzgerald Kennedy's political career spanned the 1950's and early 1960's. His election to the presidency brought hope to the United States and the world with his energetic persona and lively family. As a young child Jack Kennedy (Jack was a nickname for John) had many illnesses including scarlet fever, …
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