John F. Kennedy for Kids is a great video that discusses the life of one of the country's most popular presidents. He was born at the end of May in 1917, and he was the second of nine children. Growing up, he was often sick and even battled a sever case of scarlet fever when he was only three years old. But he worked really hard and had lots of help to get better.

At age 19, he enrolled in Harvard University and focused on history and government. He graduated college and then joined the Navy. Once there, he immediately distinguished himself when he earned a purple heart and became a war hero after the boat he commanded was destroyed. He gained the nickname of JFK, which is often what people refer to him as.

After the war, JFK pursued politics and ran for office as a Democrat. He first served in the House of Representatives and then in the senate of Massachusetts. He married Jacqueline Bouvier and had two living children. John F. Kennedy ran for president with Lyndon B. Johnson as his VP. And he won! He became the youngest person ever elected, and the first Catholic, to the office of president.

JFK was a huge supporter of the civil rights movement and wanted to pass more laws that guaranteed equal rights for people. Sadly, he was assassinated in 1963, less than three years after he was elected. Despite his short presidency, his legacy lives on. His call for peace, justice, and equality are still important today.

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What you will learn in John F. Kennedy for Kids:
0:00 Introduction to JFK
0:43 Childhood and being sick
1:31 Education and time in the Navy
2:26 Pursuit of politics
3:37 World events during JFK's term
4:28 Assassination of John F. Kennedy
4:49 Things to think about

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