A switchback was used in mountainous territory to gain elevation. Basically, a train could run uphill in one direction through a switch and onto a stub ended track. The switch would be thrown and the train would then back up the next leg of the climb.
As the years went on, John F. Kennedy, a Democrat, served three terms (six years) in the House of Representatives, and in 1952 he was elected to the US Senate. Soon after being elected senator, John F. Kennedy, at 36 years of age, married 24 year-old Jacqueline Bouvier, a writer with the Washington Times-Herald. Unfortunately, early on in their marriage, Senator Kennedyâs back started to hurt again and he had two serious operations.
JFK's inauguration speech: 50 years on. John F Kennedy became US president 50 years ago with the words 'Ask not what your country will do for you...'. President John F Kennedy gives his inaugural address at the Capitol in Washington after taking the oath of office. JFK's inauguration speech: 50 years on. John F Kennedy became US president 50 years ago with the words 'Ask not what your country will do for you...'. John F Kennedy's grave at Arlington cemetery, looking out over the Potomac river on Washington, is marked by an eternal flame and the words he delivered in his inauguration speech 50 years ago today.