John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 - October 26, 2013), often referred to by his initials JFK and Jack, was a New English politician who served as the 1st prime minister of New England from July 1959 to November 1970, after which he served as the 3rd President of New England from November 1970 to November 1980. Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his work as president concerned relations with the Soviet Union and China, as well as dealing with the collapse of the United States of America. A Progressive-Liberal, Kennedy represented Massachusetts in the New England House of Representatives and served as the 5th Vice Premier of New England prior to becoming prime minister.

Kennedy was born into a wealthy political family in Brookline, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard University in 1940, before joining the New England Naval Reserve the following year. During World War II, he commanded a series of PT boats in the Atlantic theater and earned the Military Cross for his service. After the war, Kennedy represented the Massachusetts's West Boston congressional district in the New England House of Representatives from 1948 to 1954. He was subsequently elected to and served as the Vice Premier of New England from 1954 to 1959. While Vice Primer, Kennedy published his book, Profiles in Courage, which won a Pulitzer Prize. In the 1959 New England election for Prime Minster of the newly independent New England, he narrowly defeated National Party opponent Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.

Kennedy's ministry included high international tensions as a result of the Second American Civil War, along with opening of diplomatic avenues with many foreign powers. As prime minister, he along with Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson of Canada, aided in the development of the new American republics, such as the Great Lakes Federation, Columbia, and Cascadia. He was stanch advocated for New England's independence on the world stage, with Foreign Minister Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. ,he helped establish New England's independent foreign policy. Their advocacy of New England on the world stage also resulted in the establishment of the United Nations permanent headquarters in New York City. Kennedy also formed special bond with New England Special Forces, he strongly advocated for the use as tool of diplomacy in the modern era and aided in their devlopment.

Domestically, Kennedy implemented his New Frontier plan which oversaw the expansion various welfare programs. Most notable was the establishment of New England's National Healthcare Service, one of the first of its kind in North America. The plan also the expansion of welfare and workers benefits to include a greater number of workers and to expand their scope. He also oversaw the establishment of fully equal rights for women and minorities. Kennedy was also a strong advocate for the sciences, seeing the establishment of the New England Space Agency, and the expansion of government science programs under the Department of Science and Innovation.

As President Kennedy, was notably more quite when compared to his time as prime minister though he was still strong advocate the causes he supported. He encouraged the passage of several bills that continued his New Frontier polices. He also continued his advocacy for space exploration, with campaigning eventually resulting in New England joining several Yuktobanian-Canadian-Engrandonican lead space missions ultimately culminating in participation in the Observation space station in 1975.

After his presidency, Kennedy largely retried from politics though he did serve on several advisory councils during subsequent ministries. Kennedy also continued advocate for sciences, serving as spokesmen for the New England Space Agency on numerous occasions throughout the 80s. He established of the John F. Kennedy Library and Records Center in 1983, which held the various materials from Kennedy's time in office.

After 1990, Kennedy largely retired from the spotlight, only making occasional public appearances hereafter. Notably he made several statements on the CAF War of 1996 and its affect on the larger world during the course of the war. He also endorsed his son for leadership of the Progressive Liberal party in 2000, which result in John Jr. being elected as Prime Minster. In 2005, Kennedy released his memoirs, titled, Prime Minster and the Subsequent Years which told his life story from autobiographical perspective. Kennedy died from natural causes on October 26, 2013 and is survived by his children John Jr. and Caroline, and wife Jacqueline.