Geneva Township in Kane County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
JFK Campaign Speech
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
1. JFK Campaign Speech Marker
office of President of the United States
John Fitzgerald Kennedy later elected thirty-fifth President of
the United States of America, spoke here
to a crowd of citizens of this county
on 25 October 1960.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1960.
Location. 41° 53.185′ N, 88° 18.507′ W. Marker is in Geneva, Illinois, in Kane County. It is in Geneva Township. It is on South 3rd Street south of James Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors monument in front of the Kane County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S 3rd St, Geneva IL 60134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lincoln Highway (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Building (about 700 feet away); Kane County Government Center (approx. half a mile away); Kane County Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Spanish-American / Philippines War (approx. half a mile away); World War I (approx. half a mile away); World War II (approx. half a mile away); Korean War (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Geneva.
Also see . . . Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Geneva, Illinois, October 25, 1960. During his short address, Kennedy spoke of national character and the United States' declining prestige abroad. "I want to make it very clear that the United States is moving into a period which will feature great opportunities for us as well as great responsibilities and great burdens.," he said. (John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum) (Submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
2. JFK Campaign Speech Marker
Associated Press via via Harvard Square Library, October 25, 1960
3. JFK Campaign Stop in Geneva
Sen. Paul H. Douglas (D-Ill.) sits cross-legged as Sen. John F. Kennedy speaks on the Kane County Courthouse steps. The stop in Geneva was part of a campaign swing through Chicago suburbs a week before Election Day.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
