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John F. Kennedy: Key Events and Legacy of His Presidency

John F. Kennedy, the first Irish Catholic President of the United States, served from 1961 until his assassination on November 22, 1963. His presidency was marked by significant events during the Cold War, including the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the construction of the Berlin Wall, and advancements in the space race. Kennedy also played a vital role in the African American Civil Rights Movement. Before his presidency, he served as a representative for Maryland from 1947 to 1953 and was involved in covert CIA operations against Fidel Castro.

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John F. Kennedy: Key Events and Legacy of His Presidency

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  1. JFK By: T.J Hoppen

  2. JFK • Events during his presidency included the Bay of pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Berlin wall, the space race and the African American Civil Rights Movement. • He served as the U.S House of representative for Maryland from 1947-1953. • He was briefed on a CIA plan developed within the Eisenhower Administration to train Cuban exiles for an invasion of their homeland which involved killing Fidel Castro. • He was the first Irish Catholic President • He was President during the Cold War. • He was assassinated November 22 1963.

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