JFK 50 years by danapommet
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in the same state as I was and less than 100 miles away. He was a candidate for President of the United States the first time I was old enough to vote and I voted for him. On January 20, 1961, I was in Washington, DC to watch him being sworn it. I was there at 6:30 AM so I could get a spot in the free section. It had snowed the night before and it was freezing cold. If I remember, Robert Frost was reading a poem when I took my only photo of the ceremony. Chief Justice Earl Warren administered the oath of office. The swearing in ceremony took place on the low balcony just above the military band. Sorry about the poor quality. I used a Kodak 404 slide camera and this posting was converted from that over 52 year old slide. It will zoom!
Today was the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination!
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Dana
Comments (39)
ronmolina
Splendid dedication!
Richardphotos
very historical picture. what makes it excellent is it has survived all these years and you are able to show it now. In 61, I was still in school so I was not old enough to vote. when he was assassinated I was in a college class and that is where I heard it
jocko500
wow I was not a teen yet. this is cool looking
netot
Great image. He was a president really appreciated by my people.
Faemike55
I was in 6th grade at that time. I remember the entire class was stunned at the news - I mean what 11-12 year old knows what assassination was at that time (yeah we read about Lincoln but it wasn't the same as hearing it first hand) Great photo - I'm glad it survived all these years
rbowen
Very nice photo and dedication!
SunriseGirl
I was still only 7 at the time, but I do remember it being the only thing on TV .... played over and over for 3 days straight. At the time I did not fully understand the impact. I was sorry he died, but after a couple of days I wished they would watch and talk about something else. My kids probably felt the same way on September 11th. Thanks for sharing this great old slide ,,,a little slice of history.
eekdog Online Now!
i was 6 yrs old when he was shot and living in Bermuda at the time. Oswald was not the sole shooter. thanks for the info and dedi for him.
whaleman
A very nice commemorative shot to honor JFK Dana! As they have said so many times, everyone who was old enough to vote when JFK was assassinated will certainly remember where and when they heard the news. For me, in Canada, I was walking south down 102 Street near Jasper Avenue in Edmonton. Many people were weeping in the streets and I was completely devastated by that news for a very long time. I don't think anyone ever heals from something like that. I doubt many Americans realize how many Canadians suffered with you in those sad times.
Jean_C
Nice shot and superb dedication!
durleybeachbum
I was 19 and have no memory of the event! I didn't have a TV till I was 30 something, so I think someone in the corner shop probably told me!
photosynthesis
A historic moment. I was 10 years old when JFK was running for president in 1960. He campaigned in my neighborhood in NY & I managed to get up close & shake his hand. I was in my junior high school auditorium for some kind of program when the principal interrupted it & announced that the president had been shot & killed. The next time I shook a president's hand was 48 years later, when Barack Obama was campaigning in Medford, Oregon in 2008. My wife & I went to his first inauguration with a bunch of friends (our Republican congressman got us tickets!) & it was freezing cold then too, but worth it to attend that historic moment...
jif3d
That's a lot of cold people, just shows you how much a draw card he was, I was way too young, but remember seeing his assassination on T.V., I was only 3, but it left an impression. Great quality for an old slide ! ~Cheers~
jayfar
A great dedi Dana. I had been married 8 months at the time.
Leije
Nice shot as a tribute for JFK, Dana !
Katraz
I know exactly where I was on that day ,on a train from Nottingham to Amersham to visit my girlfriend now my wife It was the day before my birthday.
blondeblurr
Quite an impressive building and a memorable event as it was known worldwide ... and I just witnessed a replay of it, on the anniversary of his assassination on TV tonight ;( so sad indeed, that just anybody can own a gun, be it whether one is normal or a psychopath ? BB (you wrote assignation, I am not too sure what you meant ? - I had to google it because my English grammar is not too good !)
rainbows
What a wonderful memory you have of the service, dear Dana. We remember with you. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
jmb007
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dakotabluemoon
Wonderful dedication to a most loved man and a heartbreaking tragedy that should never of happen.
Rob2753
A great shot and very poignant give his untimely demise.
sharky_
Most people remember exactly where they were when they received the sad news. I was a sophomore in my English Class in high school....Prayers to President JFK.... Aloha
MrsRatbag
A wonderful piece of history here, Dana; so many memories...
adrie
A very beautiful dedication of a wonderful piece of history Dana.
jendellas
I was a mere child but I have been fascinated by President Kennedy. Have watched all the recent tv programmes. xxx
bmac62
Wonderful photo of this historic event. I voted for "I am not a crook" Nixon that year:) I was a tank company commander in November 1963...I had all of my men out on a PT (Physical Training) course when the fateful word came down. I was handed a formal announcement, called the troops together and read the official statement that our commander-in-chief had been shot. I'll never forget the time and place.
emmecielle
great photo and tribute!
FredNunes
Amazing President. Awful trajedy. Not sure Oswald even participated. Great tribute.
flavia49
I was 14 and I remember that day very well!
goldie
i remember his campaign for President, his inauguration, and remember poor Frost having a terrible time reading his poem since the sun was shining so brightly in his face...i do believe the day he was assassinated was one of the worst days in my life...i was 17 at the time, so i too remember all the details quite well...the world changed that day, and not necessarily for the better...by the way, that's a great capture--treasure it.