John F. Kennedy Jr.
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John F. Kennedy Jr. was an American attorney, journalist, and magazine publisher, and the only son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. He became a prominent public figure and founded the political magazine *George* in 1995. Kennedy died in a plane crash in 1999 at age 38, an event that received extensive coverage in Canadian media.
Early life and family
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. was born on November 25, 1960, in Washington, D.C. He was the only son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. As a child, he was often referred to as John-John. He grew up in the public eye as a member of the Kennedy political family.
Career
Kennedy trained as an attorney and worked in the legal field before transitioning to journalism and publishing. In 1995, he founded the political magazine *George*, which became his best-known professional role.
Marriage and public life
Kennedy married Carolyn Bessette in 1996. His personal life, public image, and membership in the Kennedy family made him a widely recognized figure in U.S. media.
Death
Kennedy died on July 16, 1999, when the plane he was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. His wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister also died in the accident. He was 38 years old.
Key facts
- John F. Kennedy Jr. was the only son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
- He worked as a lawyer and later became a magazine publisher and journalist.
- In 1995, he founded the political magazine *George*.
- He married Carolyn Bessette in 1996.
- Kennedy died on July 16, 1999, when the plane he was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha's Vineyard at age 38.
JFK Jr. is of interest to Canadian readers as part of the internationally known Kennedy political family and because his life and death received extensive coverage in Canadian media.
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References
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-F-Kennedy-JrSupports: Birth and death dates, family background, occupations, and death in a plane crash near Martha’s Vineyard.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_Jr.Supports: Full name, aliases, occupations, death date, age at death, and general biographical details.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/history-culture/john-f-kennedy-jrSupports: Career as lawyer, journalist, and publisher; marriage to Carolyn Bessette; death in a plane crash.
- EBSCO Research Starters — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/john-f-kennedy-jrSupports: Work history, founding of *George* magazine, marriage, and death in the 1999 plane crash.
- JFK Hyannis Museum — https://jfkhyannismuseum.org/jfk-jr/Supports: Birth date, death date, age at death, spouse, and plane crash death.