Some presidents like John F. Kennedy were born to wealthy families with large estates.
Others came from working-class families who lived in small cabins or on farms.
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AdvertisementUnlike the Kennedys and Roosevelts of the world, some presidents' journeys to Washington began in surprisingly humble homes, cottages, or log cabins.
From Georgia farmlands to the island of O'ahu, here's a look at 17 presidents' modest beginnings.
Persons:
John F, Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, —, Joe Biden
Organizations:
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Locations:
Kentucky, Washington, Georgia, O'ahu