John McIntosh Kennedy was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. He served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia from 1947 to 1949. Kennedy was known for his involvement in local and state politics before his time in Congress. Born on December 8, 1885, in Georgia, Kennedy had a background in law and public service. He was also a veteran of World War I, which influenced his later political career. After his term in Congress, he continued to engage in various civic activities until his passing on March 24, 1965.