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The recommendation letter takes pains to talk about JFKs health and vigor, but this is now known to be a front. He had health problems from an early age, and t
by mturmon 14y ago
The recommendation letter takes pains to talk about JFKs health and vigor, but this is now known to be a front. He had health problems from an early age, and took lots of medications. Reference: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec02/jfk_11-18.html http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec02/jfk_11-18.h...
- jontas 14y agoThe letter from his father to Harvard does mention that he has had some health problems (blood disease) but that he has fully recovered. Interesting that he was willing to contradict the letter of recommendation that you mentioned. However, it looks like the letter from his father was sent after he had been admitted, so maybe it didn't matter anymore.
- mturmon 14y agoJFK had health problems in his youth and during his presidency, right up until he was killed. He felt it necessary to convey the impression of "vigor" (a key word for JFK) despite/because-of these problems. It's only recently that the inner circle has felt comfortable talking about it.