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Near Whiskeytown in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Kennedy Memorial

 
 
Kennedy Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
1. Kennedy Memorial Marker
Inscription.
[President John F. Kennedy dedicated the Clair A. Hill Whiskeytown Dam on September 28, 1963]

Kennedy Memorial
Plaque
Donated by a Committee of Citizens
Redding – California
Artist – R. Ciabani

 
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1841.
 
Location. 40° 36.027′ N, 122° 32.13′ W. Marker is near Whiskeytown, California, in Shasta County. Marker is on Kennedy Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south. The Memorial is located at the Whiskeytown Lake Visitors Center at the Clair A. Hill Whiskeytown Dam. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Whiskeytown CA 96095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Central Valley Project (here, next to this marker); The Glory Hole (within shouting distance of this marker); A Matter of Balance (within shouting distance of this marker); A Matter of Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Baby's Grave
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(approx. 1.9 miles away); Shasta (approx. 2.3 miles away); Shasta County Court House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Survivors of the Gold Rush (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whiskeytown.
 
Kennedy Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
2. Kennedy Memorial
Close-up of Panel - Center image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
3. Close-up of Panel - Center
Close-Up of Panel - Upper Left Corner image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
4. Close-Up of Panel - Upper Left Corner
Close-Up of Panel - Lower Left Corner image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
5. Close-Up of Panel - Lower Left Corner
Civil Rights
Close-Up of Panel - To the Left of the Center Panel image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
6. Close-Up of Panel - To the Left of the Center Panel
Close-Up of Panel - Upper Right Corner image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
7. Close-Up of Panel - Upper Right Corner
Defense of Liberty
Close-Up of Panel - Lower Right Corner image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
8. Close-Up of Panel - Lower Right Corner
1917 - 1963
Dedicated Whiskeytown Dam
September 28, 1963
IN MEMORIAM
Kennedy Memorial - Audio image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
9. Kennedy Memorial - Audio
Whiskeytown Dam was Dedicated by President John F. Kennedy on September 28, 1963, at this site.

Press the button to hear excerpts from the President's Dedication Speech.
The Clair A. Hill Whiskeytown Dam image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
10. The Clair A. Hill Whiskeytown Dam
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,118 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.   7, 8. submitted on December 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.   9. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.   10. submitted on December 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

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