-- hoxejen 7/6/2007. My name is Jena Marie. I love my name! 'Jena' also can mean 'white, fair, smooth' in Cornish, 'little bird' in English, and 'white wave' in Welsh (from Jenny/Jennifer/Gwenhwyfar). It is a variant of Jenny, which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer. In Scandinavian, it means 'God is gracious'. (Note that the Scandinavian name 'Jena' is for a boy). All other meanings of the name 'Jena' are feminine.
John Kennedy's Military Career (1941-45) Kennedy served in the Navy during World War II rising to the rank of lieutenant. He was given command of PT-109. When the boat was rammed by a Japanese destroyer, he and his crew were thrown into the water.
A majority of Americaâs presidents came to office as Veterans. Twenty-six of our 44 Presidents served in the military. Presidential Veterans often coincided with Americaâs military engagements. Until World War II, a majority of our presidents had served in the Army. Since then, most have served in the Navy. Our ninth President, William Henry Harrison, embarked on his military career at age 18, enlisting 80 men off the streets of Philadelphia to serve in the Northwest Territory.