Nashua in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy

In Memoriam

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2023

1. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Marker

Inscription.

On January 25, 1960 this City Hall Plaza
was John F. Kennedy's first campaign stop
in the nation for the Presidency of
the United States of America
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"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 - born in this century,
tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace,
proud of our ancient heritage."
John F. Kennedy
January 20, 1961

Erected 1965.

Topics and series. This historical marker 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. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1960.

Location. 42° 45.489′ N, 71° 27.86′ W. Marker is in Nashua, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the left when traveling north. Memorial is on City Hall Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 Main Street, Nashua NH 03060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish-American War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 1939 City Hall (a few steps from this

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marker); City Fire Alarm Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Yankee Flyer Diner Mural and Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tremont Square District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashua.

Also see . . .
1. John F. Kennedy Campaigning in Nashua, New Hampshire (1960) on YouTube. (Submitted on August 12, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. In Nashua, Remembering The Day John F. Kennedy Launched His Campaign (NH Public Radio, 2013). (Submitted on August 12, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Marker (back) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2023

2. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Marker (back)

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2023

3. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.