The unusual deaths of members of the traditional Kennedy family in American politics are a matter of fate. Since the 1940's, many members of this traditional American political family have died of serious illness and accidental deaths, as well as political assassinations. John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated on November 22, 1973, just three years after taking office. His younger brother, Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated shortly after his candidacy for the presidency in 1986. Because of the Kennedy family's unfortunate consequences, it has been called the "Kennedy Family Curse" read out the full book and newest discovery related to it.