Fun Facts About John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, served from 1961 until his assassination in 1963 and inspired a generation with his vision and charm. This Massachusetts native had a life full of fascinating and fun details that kids will enjoy learning about. Here are ten kid-friendly fun facts about John F. Kennedy!

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Fun Facts About John F. Kennedy

  1. He Loved Sailing
    Kennedy was an expert sailor and spent lots of time on his boat, the Honey Fitz, which kids might imagine cruising the seas!
  2. He Had a Pet Pony Named Macaroni
    Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline, had a pony named Macaroni at the White House, a playful pet kids would love to ride!
  3. He Was the Youngest Elected President
    At 43, Kennedy was the youngest president ever elected, beating out older leaders and showing kids that age isn’t everything!
  4. He Kept a Coconut on His Desk
    After surviving a WWII shipwreck, Kennedy carved a message on a coconut to get rescued, and later kept it as a lucky charm on his desk!
  5. He Loved Touch Football
    Kennedy and his family played touch football on the White House lawn, a fun game that might inspire kids to gather their friends!
  6. He Started the Peace Corps
    Kennedy created the Peace Corps to send volunteers worldwide to help others, a big idea that kids can feel proud of!
  7. He Had a Nickname from School
    Friends called him “Jack” from his school days, a friendly name that kids might think is easy to say!
  8. He Was a War Hero
    As a Navy lieutenant, Kennedy saved his crew after their boat was sunk, earning a medal for bravery—perfect for kids who love action stories!
  9. He Loved Reading History Books
    Kennedy enjoyed reading about history and even wrote a book, Profiles in Courage, which won a Pulitzer Prize!
  10. His Death Changed Security Forever
    After Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, the Secret Service got more power to protect presidents, a lasting impact kids can learn from!
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