He was the first president born in the 20th Century.

Son of Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Kennedy.

Uncle of Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Joseph Kennedy, and Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy.

He graduated from Harvard in 1940.

Mentioned in the song "Hey Manhattan!" by Prefab Sprout.

Brother of Robert F. Kennedy.

Was portrayed by Stephen Collins in "A Woman Named Jackie" (1991) (mini) and Martin Donovan in RFK (2002) (TV).

Father of John Kennedy Jr. and Caroline Kennedy.

Pictured on the 13¢ US postage stamp in the original Prominent Americans series, issued 29 May 1967 (50th anniversary of his birth).

Daughter, Caroline Kennedy, born 27 November 1957.

Graduated from the Choate School in Connecticut in 1935.

Uncle of Maria Shriver.

Uncle of Christopher Lawford

Brother-in-law of Peter Lawford.

Time Magazine's "Man of the Year" (1961)

Brother of U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith.

In the mid-1950s, he and Jacqueline Kennedy had a daughter, who was stillborn, and who was never named.

Son, John Kennedy Jr., born 25 November 1960 and died 16 July 1999.

Grandson of Congressman John F. Fitzgerald.

Son, Patrick Bouvier, died shortly after his birth in the summer of 1963.

Brother-in-law of Lee Radziwill

Both he and his brother Robert F. Kennedy have been portrayed by Martin Sheen.

Brother of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Ted Kennedy.

The Oscar-winning Jimmy Van Heusen - Sammy Cahn composition "High Hopes" (from A Hole in the Head (1959)) was Kennedy`s official presidential campaign song.

PT 109 - the boat that he commanded during World war II - was mentioned on more than one occasion on the TV series, "McHale`s Navy", Kennedy is referred to, but never mentioned by name.

When he died in 1963, Kennedy left an estate estimated to be valued at $10 million, all of which derives from trust funds established by his father, Joe Kennedy.

The street, rue John-F-Kennedy is named in J.F.K.`s honor in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Portrait appears on the US half-dollar coin.

His sister Jean Kennedy Smith was US ambassador to Ireland (June 1993 - September 1998).

He was a big fan of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. This was something instilled in him by his grandfather, Boston mayor, John F. "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald, who was, himself, a member of The Royal Rooters - a Turn-of-the-Century Boston Red Sox Fan Club.

Fourth U.S. president to be successfully assassinated (unsuccessful assassination attempts had been made on Presidents Andrew Jackson and `Harry S Truman`, and on President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt) and the seventh president to die in office. Ironically, all presidents to have died in office since the first (William Henry Harrison in 1841) were elected 20 years apart: Harrison in 1840, Abraham Lincoln in 1860, James Garfield in 1880, William McKinley in 1900, Warren G. Harding in 1920, Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1940, and Kennedy in 1960. Ironically, Kennedy and his retinue had been aware of this "20-year curse" on the Presidency. Ronald Reagan (elected 1980) was the victim of an assassin`s bullet in 1981, but he survived and broke the 120-year curse that had plagued the U.S. Presidency.

Was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, belonging to both the Bunker Hill No.62 and the Bishop Cheverus General Assembly.

Encouraged Kirk Douglas to make the anti-nuclear movie Seven Days in May (1964).

Was an avid reader, and at one point expressed his fondness for the James Bond novels of Ian Fleming. He said that a particular favorite was From Russia with Love (1963). For this reason, the producers of the James Bond film series made that their second Bond film.

Although privately he suffered from numerous illnesses and ailments, he insisted on a public image of rugged fitness and masculinity. Following his infamous debate against Richard Nixon, he spent a week in Florida tanning and working out on the beach. He was often photographed playing football with younger brother Robert, working out, and playing various sports with his family. In one famous photograph of him, he is pictured wearing a leather jacket, jeans, and sunglasses, casually leaning against a wall. In reality, he was so exhausted and tired from getting over a virus and the job, that he literally fell asleep standing up.

He had numerous bizarre distant connections with the 16th president Abraham Lincoln.

"Black Jack," the riderless horse that served at Kennedy`s funeral, also participated in the funeral ceremonies of President Herbert Hoover, Lyndon Johnson and General Douglas MacArthur. Coincidentally, "Black Jack" was also the nickname of Jacqueline Kennedy`s father

The second of only two US presidents to be entombed in Arlington National Cemetery, the first being William Howard Taft [2006]

Is portrayed by Martin Sheen in the mini-series Kennedy.

In the course of his famous 1963 speech near the Berlin Wall, Kennedy had meant to say, "Ich bin Berliner" (I am a Berliner). Since nationalities in German are not preceded by articles, Kennedy actually said, "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am one with the people of Berlin). The urban legend that it translates into "I am a jelly donut" is a myth, since the pastry is known in Germany as "pfannkuchen" (pan cake).

The Lincoln limousine in which he was riding in on the day of his assassination is on display in a Dearborn, Michigan museum.

He, Lee Harvey Oswald, and Jack Ruby all died at Parkland Hospital, Dallas.

His assassination inspired journalist Hunter S. Thompson`s famous phrase "Fear and Loathing".

His funeral took place on the same day as that of Lee Harvey Oswald and Officer J.D. Tippit.

His favourite film was Spartacus (1960).

In stark contrast to his own poor physical health, his younger brother Robert F. Kennedy was a very strong and physically active man who enjoyed hiking and canoeing among other outdoor sports.

Was a natural speed reader. He could read about 2,500 wpm (10 times the average reading speed). He would read 6 newspapers from cover to cover while he had breakfast.

His vice president, Lyndon Johnson, a Texas native, campaigned against him for the presidential spot in 1960, and Kennedy later chose him to be his vice president because he needed Johnson to win over the southern voters. John`s brother, Robert F. Kennedy, disliked Johnson greatly and the feeling was mutual.

U.S. Senator (1953 - 1961).

Although he was the youngest person elected president, he was not the youngest person to become president. That was Theodore Roosevelt, who became president after William McKinley was shot.

Died November 22, 1963, the same day as C.S. Lewis and Aldous Huxley.

While in office, the family Secret Service code names were: Lancer (The President); Lace (Jacqueline Kennedy); Lyric (Caroline Kennedy); Lark (John Kennedy Jr.).

During his tenure at the White House, Kennedy, like Herbert Hoover before him, refused to accept a presidential salary.

During a stopover in Palm Beach, Florida, en route to Dallas, Texas on November 17, 1963, a private screening of Tom Jones (1963) was organized on behalf of the president. It was the last film he saw.

Pictured on a 5¢ US memorial postage stamp issued 29 May 1964 (birthday following assassination).

His father never called him Jack, he always called him Johnny.

He was the youngest man elected President, and the youngest to die.

Served in the U. S. Navy during WWII.

In 1955, he wrote Profiles in Courage, which won the Pulitzer Prize in history in 1957.

Was named after his grandfather, John Fitzgerald, who was elected as Boston mayor in 1905.

He created the Peace Corps.

Suffered from Addison`s disease.

In 1940, he wrote the best-selling book, Why England Slept, about some of the decisions which led to World War II.

Was elected to the House of Representatives in 1946 and to the U. S. Senate in 1952.

Appointed his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, as his Attorney General. Since RFK`s appointment, laws have been enacted preventing family members from serving in the President`s cabinet.

Was instrumental in the creation of the space program, and in just 8 years (1961 - 1969), Americans sent a man to the moon.

Attended the installation in Rome of Pope Pius XII with his parents and family.

Was the 35th President of the US (1961 - 1963).

Was the youngest elected US President.

Was the first Roman Catholic President.

Believed to have been shot by Lee Harvey Oswald, who was later killed by Jack Ruby.