John F. Kennedy is born
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Words to know
- leader
- a person who guides or represents others
- represent
- speak or act for others
- record
- information kept so people can use it later
John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline in 1917. He later represented Massachusetts in Congress and became president. His birthplace is now a national historic site.
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Follow-up: The Great Molasses Flood
A large storage tank broke in Boston’s North End. Molasses rushed through nearby streets. Twenty-one people died. The disaster harmed workers and neighbors and raised questions about industrial safety.
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