Joseph P. Kennedy

About Joseph P. Kennedy

Joseph P. Kennedy was an American businessman and politician. He was a Democrat and the father of President John F. Kennedy.

His Highlights/Legacy

He was Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1940 (World War II) and Assistant Secretary of the Navy during his career.

His Personal Life

He was married to Rose Fitzgerald and they had 9 children! He suffered a stroke in 1961 and he developed aphasia. He could not speak, but he remained mentally intact. He died in 1969.

Fun Facts

He has been portrayed by many famous actors in films and TV series, such as Tom Wilkinson and Matt Letscher.

Joseph P. Kennedy photo gallery

Title

Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and Rose Kennedy pose with some of their children and childrens’ spouses in the sunroom of Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy's home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. The group gathered to celebrate Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.’s birthday. (L-R) Kneeling: First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. (L-R) Standing: R. Sargent Shriver; Stephen Smith, Sr.; Ethel Kennedy; President John F. Kennedy; Jean Kennedy Smith; Rose Kennedy; Robert F. Kennedy; Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; Edward (Ted) Kennedy; Joan Kennedy.

Author

Stoughton, Cecil W. (Cecil William), 1920-2008

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BirthdayJPK.jpg

License

Public domain

Title

Arthur J. Altmeyer-crop

Author

Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, photograph by Harris & Ewing

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:James_Roosevelt-crop.jpg

License

Public domain

Title

circa January, 1914. Joseph P. Kennedy, President of the Columbia Trust Company. Photograph in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Author

Photograph by Underwood & Underwood Studios in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Josephpatrickkennedysr.jpg

License

Public domain

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F.A.Q. about Joseph P. Kennedy

When is his birthday?

Joseph P. Kennedy's birthday is on September 6, 1888.

In how many days is his birthday?

Joseph's birthday is in 134 days

How old was Joseph when he died?

He was 81 years old.

When did he die?

He died in November 18, 1969.

How old would he be today?

Joseph P. Kennedy would be 135 years old if he was alive today.

Where was Joseph from?

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..