John F. Kennedy /

John F. Kennedy / edited by Sherman Hollar. - New York : Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2013. - 79 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Pivotal presidents: profiles in leadership . - Pivotal presidents. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Early life and career -- The Kennedy family -- Education and athletics -- Return to the United States and college -- Naval service in World War II -- Political rise -- Election to Congress -- United States senator -- The 1960 presidential election -- The presidency -- Problems facing the new president -- Events of 1962 -- Kennedy's final accomplishments -- Assassination -- The shooting in Dallas -- The return to Washington -- Burial at Arlington -- The Warren Commission -- Conclusion.

Examines John F. Kennedy's early life and career, rise in politics, tenure as the United States' thirty-fifth president, and assassination.

1615309438 (library binding) 9781615309436 (library binding)

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Kennedy, John F. 1917-1963 --Juvenile literature.


Presidents--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.

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