David Francis Powers was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts on 25th April, 1912. In 1946 Powers joined the political campaign of John F. Kennedy. Concentrating on the working-class neighborhood of Charlestown, Powers helped Kennedy to win the 11th Congressional district seat. After Kennedy's successful presidential campaign in 1960, Powers became his Special Assistant. Powers was also one of Kennedy's closest political advisers.

Books by David F. Powers

Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye: Memories of John Fitzgerald Kennedy

by Kenneth P. O'Donnell and David F. Powers, with Joe McCarthy - History, Nonfiction, Politics