Young John F‎.‎ Kennedywas a mischief maker‎,‎ but he also had a serious side‎.‎ He cared about people‎'‎s problems and‎,‎ with his words‎,‎ could easily persuade others to go along with his ideas‎.‎ As he grew up‎,‎ Kennedy‎'‎s family decided that he was meant for great things ‎-‎- the presidency of the United States‎.‎TIME For Kids‎(‎r‎)‎ Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today‎.‎Kennedy‎'‎s desire to help Americans ‎-‎- and others around the world ‎-‎- is as important now as it was forty years ago‎.‎‎"‎