Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. (grandfather)

Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. was an influential American financier, diplomat, and politician born in 1888. He built a successful banking and investment empire, becoming one of the wealthiest men of his time. Kennedy also served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1940. He was the father of President John F. Kennedy and his siblings, shaping a prominent political family. Known for his business acumen, diplomatic experience, and role in American politics, he laid the foundation for his family's future influence in government and society.