an introduction to the political career of the american president john fitzgerald kennedy Facts, information and articles about john f kennedy, the 35th us president john f kennedy facts born 5/29/1917 died 11/22/1963 spouse jacqueline bouvier years of military service 1941-1945 rank lieutenant accomplishments navy and maine corps medal purple heart american campaign medal asiatio-pacific campaign medal world war ii victory medal 35th president of the united states.