economy was contracting at around 4.2 percent. As at the time that he was about entering office, the U.S. This deplorable state of the US economy needed to be addressed immediately if Kennedy’s government was to succeed. The American economy was limping financially when Kennedy came to power in 1961. Kennedy on a navy patrol boat, the PT-109, (1943) Brought America Out of Recession In addition to that, for his injuries, he was also given the Purple Heart Medal.Īchievements of John F. For his act of heroism, the US Navy awarded Kennedy with a Marine Corps Medal. He helped his wounded crew members to swim to safety in a deserted island, where they were rescued 6 days later.

In the face of this trouble, Kennedy exhibited extreme bravery by refusing to surrender. Unfortunately, the Japanese responded smartly by blowing out Kennedy and his 10 crew into the water their torpedo boat was shredded into pieces. He tried to attack a Japanese warship that was coming his way. When World War 2 burst into the scenes, Kennedy commanded an American torpedo boat in dangerous Pacific waters. In 1941, Kennedy didn’t allow the rejection to deter him from joining the US Naval Reserve. Kennedy was fully geared up to join the US Army, but he was disqualified based on physical fitness. Kennedy had shown extreme bravery and patriotism. JFK Received the Marine Corps Medal for Heroism Here is a list of 8 most important achievements of John F.

Kennedy was not just a modern American hero he was a global reformer. JKF is regarded as one president in a million. Presidents of All Time Achievements of John F. Senator, Kennedy was well poised to become a great president, even though his tenure was cut short by his brutal assassination in 1963. With previous political experiences as a U.S. When America’s 35th President in the person of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) had the chance to rule in 1961, he left a lasting impression on the face of American politics. Most known for: Handling the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 Establishing the Peace Corps Huge supporter of the civil rights movement Pulitzer Prize winner in 1957 US Presidency: 35th President of the United States (Janu– November 22, 1963)

House of Representatives from Massachusetts’s 11th District (1947-1953) Senator from Massachusetts (1953-1960) U.S. Offices held prior to his presidency: U.S. Kennedy, Jean Ann Kennedy, Ted KennedyĬhildren: Arabella, Caroline, John Jr. Siblings: 8, including Eunice Kennedy, Robert F. Place of Death: Dallas, Texas, United Statesīurial Place: Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia Place of birth: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

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