
By Yona Zeldis McDonough, Who HQ, Jill Weber (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
The life of John F. Kennedy, from his childhood to his presidency and assassination.
From a childhood battle with scarlet fever to heroic acts in WWII, a young leader rises to become the 35th president. Despite a presidency cut short, his impact endures. Discover the pivotal moments that defined his legacy and explore the timeline of an extraordinary life. What challenges did he overcome, and how did he leave an indelible mark on history? This profile, enriched with illustrations, invites you to delve into the life of a man who shaped a nation.
The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation’s youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was…? series. Included are 100 black-and-white illustrations as well as a timeline that guides readers through this eventful period in history.
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