I was born in1917 in Massachusetts. Despite painful Addisons Disease, I was known for being cheery and positive. I became the 35th president and said, Ask not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country. Who am I?

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I was born in1917 in Massachusetts. Despite painful Addison’s Disease, I was known for being cheery and positive. I became the 35th president and said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country.” Who am I?

A	Thomas Edison
B	Henry Ford
C	John F Kennedy
D	Nelson Mandela

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Kennedy, born 29 May 1917, was diagnosed with Addison’s disease in 1947 aged 30 whilst in London. As the youngest man ever to be elected president of the United States, JFK is one of the most well-known public figures with Addison’s.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. President John F. Kennedy (JFK) had a complex medical history that is now thought to be an autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 with Addison’s disease and hypothyroidism.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” “Inaugural Address (1), ‘’ January 20, 1961, Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. Kennedy, 1961.

Detailed explanation-4: -With adrenal insufficiency, not being able to increase the amount of cortisol made as a result of stress can lead to an addisonian crisis. An addisonian crisis is a life-threatening situation that results in low blood pressure, low blood levels of sugar and high blood levels of potassium.

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