John F. Kennedy
1917–1963 (age 46)
35th President of the United States
Biography
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. His presidency was marked by significant Cold War tensions, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as his commitment to the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race.
Kennedy's tragic death at age 46 shocked the nation and the world. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, where an eternal flame was lit in his honor, becoming one of the most visited graves in America and a symbol of his enduring legacy.