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"A former" vs "the former"

Should I use 'a former' or 'the former'?

1- John F Kennedy, a former president of The USA, was born on May 29, 1917. He was one of the greatest presidents.

2- John F Kennedy, the former president of The USA, was born on May 29, 1917. He was one of the greatest presidents.

  

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cat desk 1- John F Kennedy, a former president of The USA, was born on May 29, 1917. He was one of the greatest presidents. Good.

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  • cat desk 1- John F Kennedy, a former president of The USA, was born on May 29, 1917.
  • He was one of the greatest presidents.
  • Good.
  • There are quite a number of former presidents.
  • cat desk 2- John F Kennedy, the 35th president of The USA, was born on May 29, 1917.
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cat desk1- John F Kennedy, a former president of The USA, was born on May 29, 1917. He was one of the greatest presidents.

Good. There are quite a number of former presidents.

cat desk2- John F Kennedy, the 35th president of The USA, was born on May 29, 1917. He was one of the greatest presidents.

Also good. There

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