Click here for 35 full quotes on Principles & Values OR other political leaders on Principles & Values. Legacy is aspiration, not legislative accomplishments. (Mar 2010)

Camelot: romantic model of public service & inspiration. (Sep 2009)

Insisted on low-security open convertible despite risks. (Jun 2009)

1961: Ask not what your country can do for you. (Jun 2005)

Profile in Courage award to honor those with courage. (Mar 2003)

Politics obscures courage; but there is political courage. (Mar 2003)

Compromise is essential for functioning government. (Mar 2003)

Senators must balance conscience with constituents' views. (Mar 2003)

Senator's loyalties split among party, state, & nation. (Mar 2003)

We all face tests of courage, with unions, friends, etc. (Mar 2003)

"Camelot" symbolizes longing for something beautiful & lost. (Jun 1996)

Freedom of worship is based on religious diversity. (Jan 1963)

Rendezvous with destiny: get America moving again in 1960s. (Oct 1960) 1940s-1950s Campaigns

First elected to U.S. House in 1946; to Senate in 1952. (Nov 2016)

1946: Campaigned for House door-to-door in Boston. (May 2012)

1948: Rate of absenteeism was one of highest in the House. (May 2012)

Ambassador father pushed JFK into politics. (Dec 1997)

OpEd: 1952: wins Senate seat with dazzle but not substance. (Dec 1997)

1955: "Profiles in Courage" established political stature. (Jun 1996)

Ran for Vice Presidency at 1956 convention. (Jun 1996)

1957: Won Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage. (Jun 1996) 1960 Campaign

1959: Big-city mayors recalled anti-Catholic 1928 campaign. (May 2012)

1960: Today we stand on the edge of a New Frontier. (Sep 2009)

Won 1960 election over Nixon by only 0.1%. (Dec 1997)

1960: Give direction to our traditional moral purpose. (Dec 1997)

1953: Targeted Nixon as presidential rival for 1960. (Jun 1996)

1960: primaries dominated for first time over backrooms. (Jun 1996)

1960 slogan: Get the country moving again. (Jun 1996)

1960: US is standing still & suffering lowered prestige. (Jan 1965) Personal Background

1960: separate Catholic identity from public life. (Nov 2010)

The Catholic Question: I follow both my conscience & nation. (Sep 2009)

Double life as charismatic leader and cheating husband. (Jun 2009)

1947: Diagnosed with Addison's Disease and given Last Rites. (Jun 1996)

Founded "Muckers Club" to fight high school elitism. (Jun 1996)

1953: Married Jackie when she was 22-year-old college senior. (Jun 1996)