Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You by wysiwig
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Ask What You Can Do For Your Country
John and Jacqueline Kennedy landed at Dallas Love Field on November 22, 1963, fourty-six years ago today. He had come to speak at a trade show. He and his wife entered a limousine and, together with Texas Governor John Connolly and his wife Nellie, drove towards downtown Dallas. There had been threats against the President. There were some who did not want a visit by the President. But Texans line the route for miles, cheering as the President drove by. As the car entered Dealey Plaza Mrs. Connolly turned to Kennedy and said, "Mr. President, you can't say Dallas doesn't love you." Almost immediately the first of three gunshots was heard.
I was sitting in Mr. Lawrence's history class when Mrs. Springer came in and whispered to him. His face went pale and he announced that class was dismissed. President Kennedy had just been shot. Morningside High School has an open space surrounded on four sides by classrooms and the cafeteria. It is know as the 'quad'. Hundreds of students crowded into the quad. Some were crying, most stood silently not knowing what else to do. By 12:00 p.m. our time the president was dead and we were sent home.
The Eternal Flame is a part of John Kennedy's gravesite. His brother Bobby lies just a few yards away.
Comments (13)
Faemike55
I was in the 6th grade when this happened. Wonderful photo
mariogiannecchini
Ricordi che rimang!ono indelebili nel tempo ! Bello scatto ! Memories that remain indelible in time! Nice shot!
RickGot
I was 4 years old at the time, and my father was stationed at the air base in Ft. Worth, just a few miles down the road from Dallas. I remember how upset my parents were, and how they stayed glued to the radio listening for updates. Something more than just a man, and a President, died in this country that day.
JuliSonne
Thanks for story and pic! To the Memory!!
durleybeachbum
A moving memory.
myrrhluz
A tragic day that altered the course of events for our country. I was seven and have a snapshot memory that is very clear but doesn't seem to quite make sense so it may be more imagination than memory. I've never been to Arlington National Cemetery. Wonderful photo.
flavia49
great photo and comment! fantastic image!!
tennesseecowgirl
This happened on my moms birthday, I was too young to remember it, but I have been to Arlington cemetery, and witnessed this remarkable place, such a tragic day for the families involved and our country.
psyoshida
I was also in 6th grade and remember it very well. It all seemed so unreal, I thought it was not true at first, then I saw all the teachers crying and I knew it was. I think our country has never been the same. Wonderful photo and presentation. Thanks for reminding us.
sandra46
OUTSTANDING
goodoleboy
A most poignant capture and narrative, Mark. I remember sitting in the kitchen and barely hearing the announcement from the television in the den. But it was loud enough for me to jump up in shock.
jocko500
I was in the 6 grade and been a dumb dumb and not knowing what going on the whole class yelled in excitmentwith joy. the teacher was horrify by our action.
lucindawind
lovely shot ~! its very sad to remember this