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"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." From the first few months of his presidency John F. Kennedy evoked a strong sense of security and spirit of idealism in the American public. He reassured the citizens of their nation's strengths, and by declaring one of history's most famous questions, inspiring them to better their country. The young president dazzled the world not only with his physical aspects and charm, but also with but also with his simple, yet intense, use of words, and his voice. Kennedy's distinct style and appeal as a leader progressed all throughout his short career as a public speaker and elected official. His speeches, though mostly composed by Ted Sorensen, adequately conveyed his confidence and poetic background.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts; May 29th, 1917.Son of Joseph P. Kennedy, first chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and ambassador to Britain. With nine children the Kennedy family was a wealthy family and lived comfortably. As his father's fortune increased the Kennedy family moved into larger, more fancy homes. First in Brookline and then in the suburbs of New York. He had a satisfying childhood, went to all private schools including Canterbury parochial school (1930-1931), and then his preparatory education at the Choate School (1931-1935). His father encouraged him to take part in school athletics, and he did. He played in over half a dozen sports, all without succeeding far in any of them. When he graduated high school he was only ranked 64th in a class of 112. His classmates however voted him most likely to succeed for his hard working skills and vows never to give up. His first summer out of high school Kennedy spent time studying at the London school of economics.