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| JFK Plaque in Munich Plaque honoring President John F. Kennedy in Munich, Germany. |
| Eternal Flame Eternal Flame at the grave oF John F Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Arlington National Cemetery. |
| Kennedy Quote Quote from John f Kennedy's famous 1961 inaugural address, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." |
| Gravesite of JfK The grave site of John f. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery, with an eternal flame lit. |
| "With a Good Conscience Our Only Sure Reward…" Quote from John f Kennedy's inaugural address: "With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth Gods work must truly be our own." |
| "The Torch Has Been Passed" Quote of John f Kennedy engraved in the granite near his grave site at Arlington National Cemetery. It reads "Let the word go forth from this time and place To friend and foe alike That the torch has been passed To a new generation of Americans". |
| Kennedy Space Center from Landsat 7 This is a satellite image of Kennedy Space Center on June 3, 1999. NASA's Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island just off the east coast of florida, is the site of all Space Shuttle launches. This true color Landsat-7 scene shows the center,... |
| "That Fire Can Truly Light the World" An excerpt from John f Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address inscribed on a granite surface near his grave site: "The energy - the faith - the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it and the glow from that fire can truly light the world". |
| "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You" Quote taken from John f Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address "And so my fellow Americans, Ask not what your country can do for you Ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not What America can do for you but what together We can do for the freedom of man." |
| "Assure the Survival and Success of Liberty" A quote of President John f Kennedy near his grave at Arlington National Cemetery. It reads: "Let every nation know Whether it wishes us well or ill, That we shall pay any price, bear any burden, Meet any hardship, support any friend, Oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." |
| Seamans, von Braun and President Kennedy at Cape Canaveral 1964. Dr. Wernher von Braun explains the Saturn launch System to President John F. Kennedy. NASA Deputy Administrator Robert Seamans is to the leFt oF von Braun. |
| Bobby Kennedy's Grave Small headstone of Robert francis ("Bobby") Kennedy in the grass at Arlington National Cemetery, located near the grave of his brother, John f Kennedy. |
| Robert E Lee House and Eternal Flame The Robert E. Lee House at the top of a grassy hill, seen behind the Eternal flame at the grave of John f Kennedy. |
| "Now the Trumpet Summons Us Again" Quote from John f Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address: "Now the trumpet summons us again. Not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need. Not as a call to battle, though embattled we are. But a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, A struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself." |
| Wheel Mechanism Theory of static equilibrium of mechanism, illustrated b Sir A.B.W. Kennedy.... |
| "I Do Not Shrink From This Responsibility, I Welcome It" Excerpt from Kennedy's famous 1961 inaugural address "In the long history of the world Only a few generations have been granted The role of defending freedom In its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility I welcome it" |
| Inscription Detail A detail of one of the inscriptions of Kennedy's speeches near his grave at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. |
| Great Hall Seating Great Hall, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting hall has been in use since 1742 and was the site oF speeches by Samuel Adams and John Otis as well as Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Lucy Stone, and John F. Kennedy. |
| Great Hall Clock Great Hall, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting hall has been in use since 1742 and was the site oF speeches by Samuel Adams and John Otis as well as Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Lucy Stone, and John F. Kennedy. |
| Great Hall Windows Great Hall, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting hall has been in use since 1742 and was the site oF speeches by Samuel Adams and John Otis as well as Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Lucy Stone, and John F. Kennedy. |
| Great Hall Window Great Hall, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting hall has been in use since 1742 and was the site oF speeches by Samuel Adams and John Otis as well as Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Lucy Stone, and John F. Kennedy. |
| Great Hall Clock Great Hall, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting hall has been in use since 1742 and was the site oF speeches by Samuel Adams and John Otis as well as Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Lucy Stone, and John F. Kennedy. |
| Great Hall Molding Great Hall, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting hall has been in use since 1742 and was the site oF speeches by Samuel Adams and John Otis as well as Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Lucy Stone, and John F. Kennedy. |
| Great Hall Clock Great Hall, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting hall has been in use since 1742 and was the site oF speeches by Samuel Adams and John Otis as well as Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Lucy Stone, and John F. Kennedy. |
| Great Hall Lighting Great Hall, Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting hall has been in use since 1742 and was the site oF speeches by Samuel Adams and John Otis as well as Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Lucy Stone, and John F. Kennedy. |
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A quote of President John f Kennedy near his grave at Arlington National Cemetery. It reads: "Let every nation know Whether it wishes us well or ill, That we shall pay any price, bear any burden, Meet any hardship, support any friend, Oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." 1964.
What was the F for in John F Kennedy? ›
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to as JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president.
How old was Jackie Kennedy when JFK died? ›
After the White House. On November 22, 1963 John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas and Jacqueline Kennedy became a widow at age 34. She planned the president's state funeral, which was watched by millions around the world who shared her grief and admired her courage and dignity.
Where is JFK buried? ›
President Kennedy's Grave in Arlington National Cemetery.
Why do people throw coins on JFK's grave? ›
There is a tradition of leaving coins on military graves - a quarter if you were there when they died; a dime if you served with them; a nickel if you trained with them; and a penny just to show that you visited.
Why is there an eternal flame at JFK's grave? ›
Kennedy visited the site with McNamara on Saturday, November 23, and concluded that Jacqueline Kennedy's wishes should be honored. On Sunday, November 24, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy requested an eternal flame for Kennedy's grave. According to several published accounts, she drew inspiration from a number of sources.
Why was JFK called Jack? ›
Kennedy called Jack? A: Jack is a common nickname for John and it is what his family called him when he was growing up. Q: Was Jack really born in the house? A: Yes!
Who was the youngest US president? ›
Age of presidents
The youngest person to become U.S. president was Theodore Roosevelt, who, at age 42, succeeded to the office after the assassination of William McKinley.
Who succeeded JFK after he was assassinated? ›
Lyndon B. Johnson's tenure as the 36th president of the United States began on November 22, 1963, upon the assassination of president John F. Kennedy, and ended on January 20, 1969. He had been vice president for 1,036 days when he succeeded to the presidency.
Is Jackie Kennedy buried next to JFK? ›
Former first lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was laid to rest next to President Kennedy on May 23, 1994.
She was 24 and he was 36. Bouvier and Kennedy married on September 12, 1953, at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island, in a mass celebrated by Boston's Archbishop Richard Cushing.
How did the oldest Kennedy son died? ›
What two children are buried with JFK? ›
The graves of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy and Arabella Kennedy, children of John F. Kennedy, are on either side of the president's burial plot.
Can you visit JFK's grave? ›
The low-lying wall is inscribed with quotes from Kennedy's inaugural address and just behind the wall is the grave of the President, two of his children, his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and the Eternal Flame. Today President Kennedy's grave is the most visited site at the cemetery.
Who dug JFK's grave? ›
John Metzler Sr. apologized when he asked Clifton Pollard to work on a Sunday to dig the grave for President John F. Kennedy.
What was John F. Kennedy's most famous quote? ›
Overview. John F. Kennedy's inaugural address inspired children and adults to see the importance of civic action and public service. His historic words, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country,” challenged every American to contribute in some way to the public good.
What was John F Kennedy's best quote? ›
"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." "Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest form of appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
What were JFK last words before he died? ›
Nellie Connally turned and commented to Kennedy, who was sitting behind her, "Mr. President, they can't make you believe now that there are not some in Dallas who love and appreciate you, can they?" Kennedy's reply – "No, they sure can't" – were his last words.
What are the quotes on the Arlington Cemetery? ›
An inscription above the west portico quotes the Roman poet Horace: “DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI” (“It is sweet and proper to die for one's country.” The second line reads, “ARLINGTON MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER,” and the bottom line is the year of construction in Roman numerals, “ANNO DOMINI MCMXV.” The inscription ...
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Plaque honoring President John F. Kennedy in Munich, Germany.
This is a satellite image of Kennedy Space Center on June 3, 1999. NASA's Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island just off the east coast of florida, is the site of all Space Shuttle launches. This true color Landsat-7 scene shows the center,...
Theory of static equilibrium of mechanism, illustrated b Sir A.B.W. Kennedy....
