"The state is the servant of the citizen, and not his master." ― John F. Kennedy State From John F. Kennedy Statesman Added on 1/19/2025 About John F. Kennedy American statesman who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 to 1963. His presidency included major Cold War events such as the Cuban missile crisis. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in 1963. Born: 1917-05-29 Died: 1963-11-22 View all quotes from John F. Kennedy