JFK On November 22, 1963, while being driven through the streets of Dallas, Texas, in his convertible car, President John F. Kennedy was shot dead, evidently by the lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald. The world had not only lost a common man, but a great leader of men. From his courageous actions in World War II to his presidency, making the decisions to turn away possible nuclear conflict with world powers, excellence can be seen. Kennedy also …showed first 75 words of 2015 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2015 total…States, but to the people of the world. Many of the causes he fought for exist today because of what he did for the rights of minorities, the poor, the very old and the very young. He assumed anything and worked for everything he owned. Perhaps Kennedy gathered up his life best in his own inaugural speech: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country."