JFK and His Boston Residence

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John F. Kennedy lived in a two-bedroom apartment at 122 Bowdoin Street in Beacon Hill, Boston, which served as his official residence until his death. He moved there after World War II, and it became a key location during his early political career, including his campaigns for the House of Representatives and the Senate. Kennedy paid $95 a month in rent, a stark contrast to the current median rent of $3,800 for similar apartments in the area. The apartment was significant for its sentimental value, being the place where Kennedy strategized and celebrated early political successes. Despite living in Washington, D.C. as President, he maintained this Boston address. Today, the building still operates as an apartment complex, with a current resident, Jack King, who embraces the historical connection. The apartment remains a point of interest for tourists. Do you remember him?