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This category lists pages and sites about John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963), commonly referred to as "JFK." The 35th President of the United States, Kennedy assumed the nation's highest office in 1961. Kennedy's administration was cut short by an assassin's bullet on November 22, 1963.

Assassination

This category lists pages and sites about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy was fatally shot as his motorcade made its way through Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.

Cuban Missile Crisis

This category lists pages and sites about the Cuban Missile Crisis. The crisis developed in October 1962 when U.S. intelligence forces discovered the USSR was constructing nuclear missile bases in Cuba that were capable of attacking the United States.

President John Kennedy called for the prompt dismantling and removal of any offensive weapons in Cuba. After days of tense negotiations, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to dismantle the sites and remove all weapons if the United States would promise not to invade Cuba.

Speeches and Writings

This category houses historical documents penned by John F. Kennedy, including private letters, public documents, and speeches. It also includes famous writings that relate to his administration.

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