Scranton in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John F. Kennedy

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2023

1. John F. Kennedy Marker

Inscription.

In memory of John F. Kennedy,
35th President of the United States of America,
who was assassinated Friday, November 22, 1963.
He gave his life that boys might freely play
and men might freely live. His life was
dedicated to a strategy of peace while it
ended in the sacrifice of Cold War.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 22, 1963.

Location. 41° 22.908′ N, 75° 40.484′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is on the flagpole base, near the Connell Park baseball fields. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 O'Hara Street, Scranton PA 18505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capt. James P. Cawley, U.S.M.C. (here, next to this marker); Msgt Walter A. Pasiak (approx. half a mile away); Prime Bishop Franciszek Hodur (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gualdo Tadino Citizens Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Saint Stanislaus PNCC Parish Statue Dedication (approx. 0.6 miles away); World War Memorial

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Founding Members of St. Stanislaus Polish National Catholic Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scranton.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2023

2. John F. Kennedy Marker

Dr. A. J. Cummings Memorial Field and Ed "Luke" Murrin Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2023

3. Dr. A. J. Cummings Memorial Field and Ed "Luke" Murrin Markers

Also on flagpole base

Gerard "Jerry" Ruane Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2023

4. Gerard "Jerry" Ruane Marker

Also on flagpole base

Joe Rinkunas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2023

5. Joe Rinkunas Marker

Also on flagpole base

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.