John F.Kennedy: Biography On May 29, 1917 John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was Joseph P. Kennedy's second son. J.F.K was one of nine children. His brother and sisters were named: Joseph Jr., Robert F., Edward M., Rosemary, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, and Jean. J.F.K's Father served as first chairmen of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Franklin Roosevelt's administration. J.F.K's father, Joseph P. Kennedy, also served as U.S. ambassador to Great Britain. Joseph P. Kennedy was a self-made millionaire and had high hopes for all his children encouraging each of