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What were JFK's hobbies and interests?

President Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917, in Massachusetts to a wealthy Irish Catholic family from Boston. He was nicknamed "Jack" by his family and was the second-oldest child in the family. He had eight brothers and sisters, many of whom found their own acclaim, such as his sister Eunice, who founded the Special Olympics, and his brother Robert, who became the U.S. Attorney General. The siblings were all very supportive of one another and stayed close throughout their lives.Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon by a small margin on November 8, 1960, and became president. At 43 years old, he was t..

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When was the first Continental Congress?

The first Continental Congress marked the first time the colonies acted together as one unit, even though much disagreement existed over how to solve the issues. Delegates from every colony but Georgia attended. Suggested actions ranged from arriving at a peaceful resolution with Great Britain to breaking free from the mother country. Ultimately, the group decided to enforce punitive measures against Great Britain unless it abolished the Intolerable Acts by December 1.

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What was Marco Polo's motive for exploration?

Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice to a family of wealthy merchants. Although Marco Polo is remembered as one of the first Europeans to travel to China, his father and uncle actually both travelled there before him. Those relationships, in part, most likely sparked Marco Polo's own desire to explore the Far East. Marco Polo was only 17 when he left on his famous voyage to China in 1271 to deliver a letter of reply from Pope Gregory X, as well as to deliver valuable gifts.\nMarco Polo and his fellow explorers travelled on what today is known as "The Silk Road" and crossed the Mediterran..

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How long was World War II ?

In May, 1945, Germany surrendered after several losses and Hitler's suicide. The final surrender came from Japan in September, 1945, following the drop of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where nearly 100,000 people died.World War II was the longest of the two World Wars, and had the most casualties on both sides. Its aftermath was also much longer, and took many more supplies and resources to recover from.

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When did Amerigo Vespucci explore the shores of South America?

The 1497 sailing date is in question because the only record of the voyage is a letter written under Vespucci's name, and the letter has never been proven authentic. Vespucci explored the coast of Brazil in 1499 and made subsequent voyages to South America in 1501 and 1503, returning to Portugal in 1504. It is possible that Vespucci made later voyages, but records are not definitive.

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What are some interesting facts about Teddy Roosevelt?

Although he began a career in New York state politics as a member of the Republican Party, Roosevelt suffered tragedy when his mother and wife both died on the same day, Feb. 14, 1864. He left New York for the Dakota Territory and lived as a rancher for two years before returning. In 1868, Roosevelt married his second wife Edith Kermit Carow in 1886. He had known her as a child, and the two of them watched the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln.\nLate in the 19th century, Roosevelt felt compelled to join the war effort during the Spanish-American War. He led a volunteer calvary, which was k..

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What did the Mesopotamians farm?

Although their primary crop was barley, Mesopotamians also planted and harvested grapes, dates, melons, apples and figs. Other vegetables they grew included eggplant, radishes and lettuce. The ancient farmers also grew millet, wheat, beans and sesame seeds.\nWith such a variety and abundance of crops, Mesopotamians often used grains, vegetables and fruits to barter with one another and with other nations. For instance, they traded crops for wood and stone in order to discontinue building their homes from reeds and begin building them of more durable materials.\nThere was very little rainfall i..

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Where does pen ink come from?

Modern inks contain additives such as drying agents, surfactants, waxes and lubricants to aid printing and impart any desired special characteristics. About 4,500 years ago in Egypt, the first man-made ink originated from vegetable and animal charcoal mixed with glue. Pigmented-based inks that contain solid pigment particles are rarely used, because unlike dye-based inks, they clog the narrow passageways of pens.

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Was the Treaty of Versailles unfair to Germany?

The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I on June 28, 1919, although it was negotiated with minimal involvement by Germany. The Treaty contained 440 articles in 15 parts, and it reassigned German boundaries and made Germany liable for the destruction caused by the war. It was reinforced for 5 years following its enactment, but plans calling for German reparations, including both the Young and Dawson Plans, were canceled in 1932 prior to the rise of Adolf Hitler as leader of Germany.Germany signed the treaty under protests, with some Germans seeing it as a betrayal. Some politicians..

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How many planes were involved in 9/11?

It was Sept. 11, 2001 when al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked two passenger planes and flew them into the World Trade Center’s twin towers.\nUnited Airlines Flight 93 was the plane that crashed into a field. Todd Beamer and other individuals tried to regain control of the plane, but to no avail. The passengers died upon impact.

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