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The first Catholic to be elected president was John F. Kennedy. Kennedy served from January 20, 1961 until his assassination on November 22, 1963.

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John Kennedy was the first Catholic President of the United States. Al Smith and John Kerry were also Catholics who ran for President but lost their bids.

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