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John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963). He is known as the youngest man elected to office and was known to be president at age 43. Kennedy was the first Roman Catholic President. On November 22, 1963, he was hardly past his first millennium in office, JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas; the youngest President to die. He donated his salary to charity; All the money JFK was given for being president. President Kennedy inspired a generation to accept responsibility for its government, and its world, by taking political and social action. As president, he fought to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all Americans. He was a testimonial person in America to lift up those less fortunate than themselves, both at home and abroad.

The commemorative stamp was issue on 29 may 1964, depicted on the left side can be seen as eternal fire; the right side of his portrait. Inscribed around was, and the glow from the fire can truly light the world 1917 John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1953 and grey blue color stamp.

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