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A Memory For Those Who Lived It

The tributes were many a few days ago, but as usual the Kennedy family did not publicly participate. They understand the need and desire of many to honor the fallen president, but they prefer the memory of JFK be focused on the day of his birth, May 29th, rather than the day of death. It may take a long time, for there are so many of us alive today who remember that day 45 years ago tomorrow. I was home in my apartment in Syracuse,…

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JFK

JFK. President John F. Kennedy was killed 50 years ago today. The tributes are always many on the anniversary, but the Kennedy family usually does not participate. They understand and accept the honors paid to the fallen president, but they prefer the memory of JFK be focused on the day of his birth, May 29th, rather than November 22nd, the day of his death. That may take a long time, for there are so many of us alive today who remember that tragic time 50…

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President John F. Kennedy

The tributes were few two days ago. It is John F. Kennedy’s birthday. It is the day that the Kennedy family would prefer people remember the slain president, but most remember November 22nd, the day he was assassinated in Dallas. The family understands the need and desire of many to honor the fallen president, but they prefer the memory of JFK be focused on the day of his birth, May 29th. That may take a long time, for there are so many of us alive…

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JFK’s Assassination

There were many tributes and memories, but as usual the Kennedy family did not publicly participate besides it was Thanksgiving Day yesterday. The family understands the need and desire of many to honor the fallen president, but they prefer the memory of JFK be focused on the day of his birth, May 29th, rather than the day of death November 22nd. It may take a long time, for there are so many of us alive today who remember that day. I was home in my…

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