Learn about John F. Kennedy, from his early life and military career to his presidency, handling of American politics, and assassination by Lee...
Army but was disqualified because of his back and intestinal issues (he had been treated for colitis growing up). John's father had connections that made it possible for him to be admitted to the Navy (after previously being disqualified for health reasons). John F. Kennedy became a war...
Former President Barack Obama returned to the spotlight Sunday to accept an award for political courage from the John F. Kennedy family, days after House Republicans won passage of a bill dismantling much of his signature health care law. ...
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES John F. Kennedy's popularity as a premier statesman was bolstered by his vitality, apparent athleticism, and youth. In truth, Kennedy suffered from many medical issues that he concealed from the public. We explore the health problems that plagued him in his formative ...
Kennedy had little success in persuading Congress to accept his plans for Medicare. Kennedy's proposals would have provided health coverage for persons over 65 years of age. The insurance was to be financed by increases in the social security payroll tax. Medicare would also offer basic hospital...
President John F. Kennedy published in this magazine's previous issues. Topics include the shirt he wore while eating an ice cream cone on summer holiday, published as cover photograph in November 1973; the article "Who Will Win in 1960?" published in 1957 on his appearance on television at...
Reports of his health issues and extramarital affairs, once kept secret, have become public knowledge, adding complexity to his legacy. Despite these revelations, Kennedy continues to hold a prominent place in public opinion ratings of U.S. presidents, revered for his vision, charisma, and ...
President Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon Johnson The 1960 election was also the first one in which both men running for office were born in the twentieth century. Other key issues during the election have to do with Kennedy being a Catholic, considering up to this point no Catholic had eve...
1. “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.”– President John. F. Kennedy 2. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”– President John. F. Kennedy ...
Kennedy also established the "Presidential Commission on the Status of Women" which was an advisory commission to investigate: education, income and workplace issues of women. Thereafter, in June 1963, Kennedy signed the "Equal Pay Act" which was to close the so-called wage gap based on sex...