John F. Kennedy

Although John Fitzgerald Kennedy s presidency lasted less than three years before an assassin s bullet killed him in Dallas, Texas, he had a lasting impact upon the world. Youthful, charming, and articulate, heand his sophisticated wife Jackiesymbolized hope and optimism in a time of turmoil. Young readers will find themselves enthralled by this biography of one of America s most popular leaders, which explores J.F.K. s privileged childhood and tight-knit family; wartime heroism; and political accomplishments, which began in Congress and eventually led him to the U.S. presidencythe youngest man ever elected to the Oval Office.”