Joseph Kennedy Jr. (JPK)

Joseph Patrick Kennedy JRr. (July 25, 1915-November 22, 1963) was the 35th. President of the United States, serving from 1961-1963

Born as the first child of Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr. and his wife Rosemary, Joe Jr. spent his early years in Massachusetts. After graduating from Harvard in 1938 (were he played football, rugby, and crew) Kennedy attended Harvard Law School. In 1940, Kennedy made his first jump in politics serving as a delegate to the 1940 Democratic National Convention. In 1941, Kennedy enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an aviator. He earned his wings in May, 1942, and was sent to England in September 1943.