JFK’s Grandson, Jack Schlossberg, Calls His Grandfather’s Commencement Speech ‘Boring’

Jack Schlossberg has his grandfather’s charm and good looks, but he also has the sense of humour. A perfect blend of looks and brains, Jack Schlossberg has increasingly taken up hosting duties from his mother Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, who is the ambassador to Japan. The social media is abuzz with comments about his sophistication and resemblance to the great JFK.

Schlossberg, who was dapper in his black suit and dress shoes, was sentimental about his grandfather’s legacy as an environmentalist. According to People, his took a dig at his father’s Alma mater, Harvard, eliciting the best laughs. “I revisited the commencement address delivered by my grandfather delivered at Yale in 1962 ... it was long and boring, “ he said, adding “But for a Harvard graduate ... that is to be expected.”

Jack Schlossberg, on Sunday presented the Profile on Courage award to former U.S. congressional representative, Bob Inglis, for his courageous stand on climate change. According to the Boston Globe, Schlossberg invoked his grandfather’s legacy while honouring Inglis. He said, “My Grandfather's legacy is kept alive by Bob’s courageous decision to sacrifice his political career to demand action on the issue that will shape life on earth for generations to come.” Bob Inglis’s re-election loss is attributed to his acceptance of climate change reality which is hotly contested by his own Republican Party.

John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg is the son of Caroline, daughter of John F Kennedy, and Ed Schlossberg. Schlossberg has put off studying for his finals temporarily to travel to Boston to host the Profile in Courage Award at the JFK Library and Museum. Schlossberg has been handling all the hosting duties regarding the JFK Library and other high profile events. He is regarded as a budding statesman in the mould of his grandfather.

Schlossberg, 21, is a crowd favourite and is the member of America’s followed dynasties, “The Kennedy Family.” His Grandfather, John F Kennedy, was one of the most popular presidents and was assassinated in 1963. His mother Caroline was appointed as the Ambassador to Japan and is fiercely protective of her privacy.

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