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Why was John F. Kennedy also called Jack?

Question #19102. Asked by Donna.
Last updated Oct 17 2016.

an alias
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an alias
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Answer has 12 votes.

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'Jack' is a generally used nickname for John.

The people at the JFK National Historic Site say that his family called him "Jack" when he was growing up.

link https://www.nps.gov/jofi/faqs.htm

'John--Jack, Jock, Johnny, occasionally a nickname
for Jonathan'
Response last updated by Terry on Oct 17 2016.
May 16 2002, 1:05 AM
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