Early Years: Pals - and rivals - Joseph Patrick (left) and
John Fitzgerald. Fiercely loyal and fiercely competitive, they sometimes
even brawled as boys. Joe was a natural athlete and had many talents,
but was also a bit more serious. Young Jack Kennedy was a sickly child
but fun loving and well liked. Despite his illnesses, Jack liked to
compete in sports - the competitive spirit largely encouraged by his
father.
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