Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

1. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Marker

Inscription. In Memory of
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
35th President
of the
United States of America
May 29, 1917
November 23, 1963

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge – and more.”

Inaugural Address
January 20, 1961

Erected 1965 by Men, women and children of Essex County.

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 month for this entry is January 1861.

Location. 40° 44.279′ N, 74° 10.228′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street. Marker is located in the southern end of Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us” (a few steps from this marker); Archie Callahan (a few steps from this

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marker); Elisha Boudinot and General Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); First School Safety Patrol in America (within shouting distance of this marker); This Liberty Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wars of America (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Plane Tree (about 500 feet away); Philip Kearny (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Marker in Military Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

2. Marker in Military Park

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

3. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Marker

This monument was dedicated on November 11,1965, less than a year after President Kennedy’s assassination.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.