Kennedy, John F. Jr., 1960-1999

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., (1960-1999), lawyer and magazine editor, was the son of John and Jacqueline Kennedy. He served the Assistant District Attorney for New York City from 1989 to 1993, and founded George magazine in 1995. He died in a an airplane crash with his wife and sister-in-law in July 1999.

From the description of Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1960-1999 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10575425

President of the United States John Fitzgerald “Jack” Kennedy (1917-1963) was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, the son of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., and Rose Fitzgerald. After graduating from Harvard College in 1940, Kennedy joined the U.S. Navy and commanded a patrol torpedo boat, PT-109 during World War II. In 1945, he was honorably discharged with numerous decorations, including the Purple Heart as well as a Navy and Marines Corps Medal for his actions during a collision between PT-109 and a Japanese vessel in 1943. Kennedy’s political career began with his 1946 election to the U. S. House of Representatives, during which he served for six years. After defeating Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. for a U.S. Senate seat in 1952, Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier a year later.

In 1961, Kennedy became the 35th President, defeating Richard Nixon in a close presidential election. From 1961 to 1963, Kennedy’s presidency was marked by foreign affairs, including the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the start of the Vietnam War. President Kennedy was assassinated during a political trip in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. He was scheduled to give a speech to the Texas State Democratic Committee in Austin later that day.

Source: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. “Life of John F. Kennedy.” Accessed June 30, 2011. http://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/Life-of-John-F-Kennedy.aspx.

From the guide to the Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, Collection 64-57; 2011-220. 760010570., 1960-1964, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin)

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Eldridge mss., 1941-1978 Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
referencedIn John F. Kennedy Non-Book Collection, 1958- Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database
referencedIn Angier Biddle Duke Papers, 1923-1990s and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
referencedIn Angier Biddle Duke Papers, 1923-1990s and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
referencedIn Albums, ca., 1861-1962 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Ferguson (Henry Noel) Photograph Collection 86-268., 1847, 1889, 1931-1968, 1980 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
referencedIn Sarah-Patton Boyle Papers, ca. 1938-1988 University of Virginia. Library. Special Collections Dept.
referencedIn Brown, Andreas. New York City to John Kennedy Jr., New York City. [John F. Kennedy Jr. correspondence]. San Diego State University Library, SDSU Library and Information Access
referencedIn Robert Frost papers concerning the Kennedy inaugural, 1960-1962. Houghton Library
referencedIn Robert Frost additional papers, 1960-1963. Houghton Library
referencedIn Black Star Photograph Collection. 1960 - 1963. Photographs John F. Kennedy Library
referencedIn Bruce, James, 1892-1980. James Bruce papers, 1734-2002 (bulk 1910-1960). University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries
referencedIn Lester David papers, 1910-1998 Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Bruce Roberts Photographic Archive 93-145, 93-172, 92-247, 94-060, 94-345, 96-058, 96-059, 96-069, 96-073, 96-078, 96-080, 96-136, 96-160, 96-172, 96-184, 96-198, 06-066; 2010-326., 1948-1989 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
creatorOf Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, Collection 64-57; 2011-220. 760010570., 1960-1964 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
referencedIn David, Lester. Lester David papers, 1910-1998. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Fox Movietone News Collection. 1957 - 1963. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 1957 - 1963. MOVIETONE NEWS National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Robert Lowell papers, 1861-1976 (inclusive) 1935-1970 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Guide to the Daily Worker and Daily World Photographs Collection, 1920-2001 Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
referencedIn Gore Vidal papers, 1850-2020 (inclusive), 1936-2008 (bulk) Houghton Library
referencedIn Presidential Papers of John F. Kennedy. 1961 - 1963. White House Central Files
creatorOf Radway, Laurence I. (Laurence Ingram). Correspondence files of Laurence Radway, 1956-1991. NHAIS, NH Automated Information System
referencedIn Mother Mary Hilda Miley papers, Miley (Mother Mary Hilda) papers, 1947-1997, (bulk 1950-1965) McKillop Library
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associatedWith Bruce, James person
associatedWith Communist Party of the United States of America. corporateBody
associatedWith David, Lester. person
associatedWith Democratic Party (Tex.) corporateBody
associatedWith Duke, Angier Biddle, 1915-1995 person
associatedWith Eldridge, James Anthony, 1920-1978 person
associatedWith Ferguson (Henry Noel) person
correspondedWith Frost, Robert, 1874-1963 person
associatedWith Jenkins, John Holmes person
associatedWith Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 person
associatedWith Lowell, Robert, 1917-1977 person
correspondedWith MARY (MOLLY) WILLIAMS DEWSON, 1874-1962 person
associatedWith Miley, Mary Hilda, Mother, R.S.M. person
associatedWith Radway, Laurence I. (Laurence Ingram) person
associatedWith Roberts, Bruce, 1930 person
associatedWith Vidal, Gore, 1925- person
associatedWith Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996 person
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Dallas (Tex.)
Texas
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Birth 1960-11-25

Death 1999-07-16

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