Before becoming President of the United States, John F. Kennedy was already known as a war hero for saving a comrade’s life in the Pacific during World War II. In 1961, at the age of 43, he became the youngest president ever elected in U.S. history. Additionally, he was also the first Catholic president of the U.S. Born in Massachusetts, Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. This panel includes a half-dollar coin with his portrait, a German postage stamp with the inscription “Berlin” issued on the anniversary of his death, and a commemorative note from the unique 50 States Program of the USA.
The legend remains alive… John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who, at the age of 43, was elected the youngest President in American history, is considered one of the greatest charismatic figures of the 20th century. In just 3 years of his presidency, he faced many challenges and was – not only because of his young age – the greatest symbol of hope for a better future. To this day, the background of his assassination in Dallas has not been fully resolved. This collection honors John Fitzgerald Kennedy with unique select coins, stamps, and banknotes.
