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The presidency of John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. The first U.S. president born in the 20th century, Kennedy was known for his ambition and idealism as he navigated Cold War tensions abroad and social challenges at home.

Experiences from someone's early life can shape his or her actions as an adult. So, historians take into account a person's background when they study historical figures. Read about Kennedy's life and career before he became president. Then answer the question below.

May 29, 1917: Kennedy is born in Brookline, Massachusetts. His father is a successful businessman and Hollywood producer, and his grandfather is the former mayor of Boston.

September 1931: Kennedy starts high school. He is one of the only Catholic students at a predominantly Protestant boarding school in Connecticut.

March 1938: Kennedy's father becomes U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Kennedy later writes his Harvard senior thesis on the U.K.'s failure to confront the rise of Nazi Germany.

December 1941: Kennedy volunteers for the U.S. Navy during World War II but is rejected for poor health. Thanks to his father's connections, he is allowed to join the Navy and serves in the South Pacific.

August 1943: After their boat is damaged, Kennedy leads his men on a 3.5-mile swim to a deserted island where they hide from Japanese patrols. Kennedy receives multiple military awards for his leadership during the ordeal.

November 1946: At age 29, Kennedy is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat for the 11th District in Boston.

November 1952: Kennedy is elected to his first term in the U.S. Senate.

Which of the following statements about John F. Kennedy are supported by the text? Select

two.

He entered public service early in his professional career.

He came from a wealthy and well-connected family.

He spent nearly 20 years in local politics before entering the U.S. Congress.

His health problems frequently limited his career opportunities.

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