Hyannis in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

JFK Memorial

Hyannis Kennedy Legacy Trail

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 18, 2019

1. JFK Memorial Marker

Inscription.

The 35th President of the United States, 1961 - 1963

John Fitzgerald “Jack” Kennedy (JFK) was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. At age 43, he was the youngest person and the first Roman Catholic ever elected President. JFK’s presidency was very active and addressed many issues of the day – Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Latin America and the spread of Communism, Civil Rights, and he is credited with establishing the Space Program and the Peace Corps.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.

Location. 41° 38.498′ N, 70° 16.743′ W. Marker is in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Marker is on Ocean St, 0.1 miles south of Harbor Bluff Rd, on the left when traveling south. Located in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 480 Ocean St, Hyannis MA 02601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cape and Islands Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Republic of South Korea Stone

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Forgotten War (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Bob (approx. half a mile away); Hyannis Harbor (approx. half a mile away); Ralph P. Bismore (approx. half a mile away); HyArts Artist Shanties (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyannis.

Also see . . . Kennedy Legacy Trail. (Submitted on January 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 18, 2019

2. JFK Memorial Marker

Photo Insert: The Kennedys image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 18, 2019

3. Photo Insert: The Kennedys

John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline pictured
With children John F. and Caroline at the Kennedy
Compound.

John F. Kennedy Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 18, 2019

4. John F. Kennedy Memorial

John F. Kennedy Memorial Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 18, 2019

5. John F. Kennedy Memorial Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 2, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.