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Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy Historical Markers

 
View of the University Circle and the Lyceum in far background. image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017
View of the University Circle and the Lyceum in far background.
101 Mississippi, Lafayette County, University — Lyceum — The Circle Historic District
On University Circle at University Avenue, on the left when traveling west on University Circle.
Lyceum — The Circle Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark This district possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America . . . Map (db m103003) HM
102 Mississippi, Lafayette County, University — 7 — University of Mississippi — Mississippi Freedom Trail —
Near Galtney-Lott Plaza west of University Circle.
Front On October 1, 1962, James Meredith broke the rigid segregation in Mississippi's higher education when he became the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. Though federal courts had ordered his admission, . . . Map (db m102580) HM
103 Missouri, Cass County, Pleasant Hill — Defenders of Freedom Veterans Memorial"Some Gave All, All Gave Some"
On Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake Street) at Locust Street, in the median on Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake Street).
"I see that the old flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the Colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down." Gen. Douglas MacArthur "To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." . . . Map (db m88344) WM
104 Missouri, Howell County, Mountain View, Goldsberry Township — John F. Kennedy Crabapple
Near North Pine Street just north of West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, thirty-fifth President of the United States, Democrat, was born on May 29, 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts, the second of nine children born to Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., and Rose (Fitzgerald) Kennedy. In 1936, Kennedy . . . Map (db m237000) HM
105 Missouri, Marion County, Hannibal — Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
Near Rock Street at Mark Twain Avenue (North 3rd Street) (Business U.S. 36).
Built in 1935 as a memorial to Mark Twain on his 100th birthday, the current lighthouse is the second to be built at this site. • 1934 Construction on the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse began. The metal framework structure, covered . . . Map (db m131895) HM
106 Montana, Cascade County, Monarch — The Ace in the Hole
On U.S. 89, 1.2 miles south of Missoula Avenue / Hughesville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Montana may seem a long way from international events, yet it was once in the forefront of a confrontation between the United States and Soviet Union. In October 1962, American President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev stood . . . Map (db m127800) HM
107 Nebraska, Gage County, Beatrice — Do You Live Near a Homestead?
There’s a good chance you do – Homesteading reached three of every five states. Is yours among them? The Homestead Act of 1862 offered people 160 acres of free land – if they were willing to live on it, farm it, and build a home. . . . Map (db m47512) HM
108 Nevada, Churchill County, Fallon — 201 — WonderHistoric Mining Camp — 1906 - 1919
On U.S. 50 at milepost 61.5, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
text from: Nevada State Historic Preservation Office Located 13 miles to the north is the camp of Wonder, a major mining center in the early years of the twentieth century. Thomas J. Stroud and several others made the first locations in . . . Map (db m69651) HM
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109 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Nashua — President John Fitzgerald KennedyIn Memoriam
On Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the left when traveling north.
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 ————————————— "Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe . . . Map (db m230594) HM
110 New Jersey, Cumberland County, Vineland — John F. Kennedy Memorial
On North 6th Street at Cambridge Street, in the median on North 6th Street.
"No pregunte lo que el pueblo pueda hacer por Usted; si no lo que Usted pueda hacer por el pueblo." "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy May 29, 1917 . . . Map (db m153817) HM
111 New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — John Fitzgerald Kennedy
On Broad Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
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 . . . Map (db m40756) HM
112 New Jersey, Essex County, Nutley — John F. Kennedy
On Chestnut Street at Vincent Place, on the left when traveling west on Chestnut Street.
Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy 35th President of the United States who gave his life for his country November 22, 1963Map (db m33527) HM
113 New Jersey, Essex County, Orange — Orange Korean War Memorial
On Main Street at Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
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114 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — World War II Memorial
On West State Street, 0.1 miles west of North Willow Street, on the right when traveling west.
"The American people, in their righteous might will win through absolute victory." President Franklin D. Roosevelt "Our debt to the heroic men and women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have . . . Map (db m160232) HM WM
115 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — John F. Kennedy(1917-1963)
The 35th President of the U.S., Kennedy supported desegregation and civil rights. He proposed what became the Civil Rights Act of 1964. "One person can make a difference and every person should try."Map (db m197905) HM
116 New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie — Poughkeepsie Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On Market Street near East-West Arterial (New York State Route 55), on the left when traveling north.
Now the trumpet summons us again – not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need, not as a call to battle, though embattled we are; but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient . . . Map (db m37735) HM
117 New York, Essex County, Newcomb — Theodore Roosevelt
On Santanoni Drive at New York State Route 28N, on the left when traveling north on Santanoni Drive.
Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States while in Newcomb during the early morning hours of September 12th, 1901. Earlier in the day he was descending from Mount Marcy when a guide reached him with information that President McKinley . . . Map (db m147527) HM
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118 New York, Greene County, Catskill — General George Decker
On West Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east.
Family home of Catskill native General George Decker appointed by President John F. Kennedy United States Army Chief of Staff 1960-1962Map (db m129479) HM
119 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Prospect Heights — John Fitzgerald Kennedy
On Grand Army Plaza, on the right when traveling east.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy May 29, 1917 November 22, 1963 35th President of the United States 1961-1963 Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country Dedicated by the Borough of Brooklyn May 31, 1965 . . . Map (db m108903) HM
120 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Battery Park — East Coast MemorialWWII Battle Monument
Near State Street, on the left when traveling north.
Base of Memorial centerpiece, front: 1941 * * * * 1945 Erected by the United States of America in proud and grateful remembrance of her sons who gave their lives in her service and who sleep in the American coastal waters of the Atlantic . . . Map (db m29208) HM
121 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Chelsea — Sir Arthur C. Clarke
On West 23rd Street west of 7th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
He invented communications satellites in 1945. His "Exploration of Space" (1952) was used by Wernher von Braun to convince President John F. Kennedy to go to the Moon, and he wrote "2001: A Space Odyssey" here At The Chelsea . . . Map (db m111782) HM
122 New York, Oneida County, Rome — Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy
On East Court Street at North James Street, on the right when traveling west on East Court Street.
Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts addressed two thousand Romans from this site September 29, 1960, in his quest for the presidency of the United States.Map (db m43355) HM
123 New York, Queens County, Queens, Corona — New York Worlds Fair1939 - 1940 1964 - 1965 — New Amsterdam Entrance —
On Shea Road at Calvert Circle when traveling south on Shea Road.
Heads of State who visited the New York Worlds Fair 1939 - 1940 Herbert C. Hoover, USA • Franklin D. Roosevelt, USA • George VI, Great Britain • Anastasio Somoza, Nicaragua 1964 - 1965 Herbert C. Hoover, USA • Harry . . . Map (db m193429) HM
124 New York, Rockland County, Stony Point — Flight 6231Northwest Airlines Flight 6231
Near Lake Welch Parkway.
On December 1, 1974 a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 727 flying between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Buffalo, NY, encountered atmospheric icing and crashed on this site. Flight 6231 was operating a ferry flight, having been chartered . . . Map (db m134172) HM
125 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Conneaut — Conneaut Veterans Memorial
On Buffalo Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Buffalo Street.
This eagle is dedicated to the men and women of Conneaut, Ohio who served in the armed forces who wore the uniform proudly and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service and protecting our way of life. You will not be . . . Map (db m213865) WM
126 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Ohio University's Distinguished Visitors
Susan Brownell Anthony Woman Suffrage Leader Visited October 19, 1878 "To secure both national and 'domestic tranquility,' to 'establish justice,' to carry out the spirit of our Constitution, put into the hands of all women....the . . . Map (db m53838) HM
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127 Ohio, Athens County, Glouster — Glouster Korea-Vietnam War Memorial
On High Street (Ohio Route 13), on the right when traveling south.
Korea For those who made the Supreme Sacrifice Vietnam For those who made the Supreme Sacrifice “Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind” John F. Kennedy, United Nations, . . . Map (db m15574) WM
128 Ohio, Crawford County, Bucyrus — Crawford County's Veterans Hall Of Fame
On East Mansfield Street (Ohio Route 19) at North Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east on East Mansfield Street.
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream it must be fought for protected and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan The cost of freedom is . . . Map (db m195381) WM
129 Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Central Business District — Kennedy Speech
On East Fifth Street at Walnut Street on East Fifth Street.
From a platform erected on this site President John F. Kennedy made a speech on October 8, 1962 Map (db m98033) HM
130 Ohio, Montgomery County, Riverside — MSgt Salvador ParadisoIn Honor Of
35 years of dedicated service Veteran of Korea and Vietnam A member of the ground crew on Columbine III – Air Force One President Kennedy and President Johnson Member of the 4950th Test WingMap (db m82720) HM WM
131 Ohio, Morgan County, Malta — Malta Veterans Memorial
Near Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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132 Ohio, Wyandot County, Upper Sandusky — Wyandot County Vietnam War Memorial
On North Sandusky Avenue (Ohio Route 53/67) south of North 5th Street, on the left when traveling north.
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133 Oklahoma, Custer County, Weatherford — Lockheed F-104C "Starfighter""The Missile With a Man In It"
On Logan Road at Jim Cobb Drive, on the right when traveling east on Logan Road.
The F-104 "Starfighter" was a revolutionary supersonic tactical strike fighter that would shatter all previous aviation altitude and speed records. First flown in 1956, the "Starfighter" would become the first production aircraft to exceed twice the . . . Map (db m175461) HM
134 Oklahoma, Le Flore County, Hodgen — U.S. Highway 259October 29, 1961
On North US Highway 259 at State Highway 63, on the right when traveling south on North US Highway 259.
While President of the United States John F. Kennedy gave the dedicatory address at this site, he was a guest of Senator Robert S. Kerr who has led the way for the development of his native state of Oklahoma. "Land Wood Water Space"Map (db m172002) HM
135 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Secret Service OfficeEisenhower National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Eisenhower Drive.
Originally the barn’s milk house, this building was established as an office for President Eisenhower’s Secret Service detail in 1955. During the presidential years, one of the 8 – 10 agents who worked each shift would be stationed in the office to . . . Map (db m64168) HM
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136 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, McKeesport — John F. Kennedy1917 - 1963
On Lysle Boulevard at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east on Lysle Boulevard.
President of the United States 1961 - 1963 "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country"Map (db m224888) HM
137 Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, McKeesport — Kennedy-Nixon Taft-Hartley Debate
On 5th Avenue at Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 148), on the right when traveling east on 5th Avenue.
On April 21, 1947, John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon debated the Taft-Hartley Labor-Management Relations Act at the Penn-McKee Hotel. The first debate between the two House Labor Committee members was a precursor to the iconic Kennedy-Nixon . . . Map (db m54922) HM
138 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Joint Service Commendation Medal
. . . Map (db m232241) HM WM
139 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Navy ★★★ Coast Guard Achievement Medal
. . . Map (db m232264) HM WM
140 Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Glen Mills, Concord Township — Vietnam WarConcord Township American Hero Memorial — Honor • Remembrance • Courage • Fortitude —
On Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east.
(1956-1973) The Geneva Agreement of 1954 dictated that Vietnam would be divided into two countries at the 17th parallel, creating a communist-backed North Vietnam and a US-backed South Vietnam. American military aid and advisors started . . . Map (db m232038) WM
141 Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Scranton — John F. Kennedy
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 . . . Map (db m219140) HM
142 Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Simpson — Fell Township War Memorial
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 171) at Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In honor and memory of the men of Fell Township who gave their lives 1917 World War I 1918 Albert Bochinski • Victor Derwinski 1941 World War II 1945 Joseph Sarnoski - Congressional Medal of Honor Basil Barna • George Kotsko . . . Map (db m104280) WM
143 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Old Center Square (Penn Square)
On Queen Street at King Street, on the right when traveling north on Queen Street.
Indian wigwams, a hickory tree, and a spring - that was old center square "Hickory Town" prior to 1730. In that year, however, significant changes occurred as Andrew and James Hamilton laid out Lancaster Townstead with an open square. Streets . . . Map (db m5151) HM
144 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Exeter — John F. KennedyIn Memory Of — Thirty-Fifth President of the United States —
On Penn Avenue at Memorial Street, on the right when traveling south on Penn Avenue.
May 29, 1917 • Nov. 22, 1963 "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility; I welcome it." J.F.K. "The • . . . Map (db m169980) HM
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145 Pennsylvania, Luzerne County, Pittston — President John F. Kennedy Memorial Statue
On Kennedy Boulevard at Water Street, on the left when traveling south on Kennedy Boulevard.
This statue is dedicated to all the deceased members of President John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council 372 [Dedicated] July 9, 2017 Artist DJ Bawden Figures of Faith Provo, UtahMap (db m237049) HM
146 Pennsylvania, Northumberland County, Shamokin — John Fitzgerald KennedyIn Memory of
On Lincoln Street east of Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 125), on the left when traveling east.
Born May 29, 1917 Inaugurated January 20, 1961 Died November 22, 1963 Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. Dedicated July 4, 1964Map (db m233199) HM
147 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Bella Vista — Frank Gasparro(1909-2001)
On Carpenter Street.
Designer of the reverse side of the Lincoln Penny and, with Gilroy Roberts, the Kennedy half-dollar. Born and educated in classical art in Philadelphia, Gasparro was first employed as a junior engraver by the U.S. Mint in 1942. By 1965 he was . . . Map (db m81640) HM
148 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Society Hill — Michael Bouvier
Near South 4th Street south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling south.
Michael Bouvier, born in 1792 in Pont-Saint-Esprit, France, fled to Philadelphia after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Bouvier took up cabinet and furniture making, and soon had a thriving business with rich clients. Michael then made a good . . . Map (db m213974) HM
149 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, William Penn Annex East — John F. Kennedy
On Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
President of the United States stood here when he delivered his address on the independence of nations July 4th, 1962 This tablet placed by the City of Philadelphia June 29, 1964 James H. J. Tate, MayorMap (db m9258) HM
150 Pennsylvania, York County, York, Manchester Township — Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985)
On Broad Road, 0.3 miles north of Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
The "Father of World Weightlifting" & founder of the York Barbell Club was the U.S. Olympic weightlifting coach, 1948-64; also actively promoted the sports of powerlifting & bodybuilding. Served as an official advisor on youth physical fitness for . . . Map (db m4607) HM
151 Puerto Rico, Municipio de San Juan, San Juan, Puerta de Tierra — John F. Kennedy35th President of the United States / 35to Presidente de los Estados Unidos — 1961 - 1963 —
On Avenida de la Constitución/Constitution Avenue (State Highway 25/26) west of C.Reverendo Gerardo Dávila/Rev. Gerardo Dávila St., on the right when traveling east.
Prior to being sworn in, President Kennedy served as congressman and as senator for Massachusetts. A Pulitzer Prize-winning author, President Kennedy was elected, by a small margin, as the only Catholic and second-youngest candidate to . . . Map (db m193238) HM
152 Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport — Historic Barney Street Cemetery
On Mount Vernon Street north of Barney Street, on the right when traveling south.
Site of First Catholic Church in Rhode Island 1828 Final resting place of many of Newport's earliest Irish residents. The oldest marked burial is 1830, the most recent 1853. Although Rhode Island is well known for its . . . Map (db m223110) HM
153 Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport — Spring & John StreetsWalking Tour of the Historic Hill — The Museum of Newport History, Newport Historical Society —
On Spring Street at John Street, on the right when traveling south on Spring Street.
Charles Handy, Sr., owned land between Pelham and Bowery Streets that once belonged to Abraham Redwood. Handy died in 1793, leaving the estate to his sons Thomas, Levin, John, and William. About 1800 they sub-divided the land and laid out . . . Map (db m223179) HM
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154 Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport — St. Mary’s Parish
On William Street.
St. Mary's Parish was founded April 8, 1828 and is the oldest Parish in the Diocese of Providence Present structure begun August 7, 1848. Dedicated on July 25, 1852. Consecrated on August 15, 1884. President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline . . . Map (db m190084) HM
155 South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — Cold War - Dominican Republic
On Hackler Street at Howard Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Hackler Street.
In 1961, Dominican Republic Dictator Raphael Trujillo was assassinated. In the following years, turmoil and conflict were the order of the day on the island. President John F. Kennedy made it clear that it was time for democracy in the Dominican . . . Map (db m102073) WM
156 South Carolina, Horry County, Myrtle Beach — The Berlin Crisis 1961
On Hackler Street at Howard Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Hackler Street.
The four fighter squadrons of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing were intimately involved in the Cold War from the time the Wing became combat ready until it was deployed to the Pacific Theater during the Vietnam War. From 1958 through 1965, the Wing . . . Map (db m102071) WM
157 South Carolina, Spartanburg County, Spartanburg — Berlin Wall
[Left Marker] "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" President Ronald W. Reagan Berlin, June 12, 1987 [Right Marker] "Ich bin ein Berliner!" President John F. Kennedy Berlin, June 26, 1963Map (db m14171) WM
158 South Dakota, Pennington County, Rapid City — ConfrontationThe Berlin Wall Memorial
On Mount Rushmore Road.
Because of the Four-Power Agreements, the Allies had insisted upon free access to Berlin at any time. In 1958, Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev of the Soviet Union demanded that the Allies leave West Berlin and Berlin be made a "demilitarized free . . . Map (db m136629) HM
159 South Dakota, Pennington County, Rapid City — The American CommitmentThe Berlin Wall Memorial
On Mount Rushmore Road.
The United States never wavered in its commitment to freedom and democracy in Berlin, a city isolated 100 miles inside Easts Germany. In 1948, to assert its influence over Germany, the Soviet Union blockaded land access to Berlin. The Western . . . Map (db m136414) WM
160 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — John F. Kennedy at Vanderbilt University
On 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south.
President John F Kennedy spoke at Vanderbilt University to dedicate the Cordell Hull Dam in 1963.Map (db m218764) HM
161 Tennessee, Shelby County, Millington — Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument
On South Navy Circle at East Navy Circle, on the right when traveling east on South Navy Circle.
(South face) As we, the citizens of the City of Millington, celebrate our Centennial, we believe that it is most appropriate to offer fervent thanks and humble appreciation to those of our area who have served in our Armed Forces. Without . . . Map (db m148572) WM
162 Tennessee, Warren County, McMinnville — 2E 74 — Carl T. Rowan1925-2000
On E. Colville Road (Tennessee Route 56), on the left when traveling east.
Born on August 11, 1925, Carl T. Rowan spent his formative years in McMinnville. During World War II, at the age of 19, he won one of the first fifteen Navy commissions granted to African Americans. During President John F. Kennedy's Administration, . . . Map (db m37587) HM
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163 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — 6895 — Formerly The Texas School Book Depository Building
On Elm Street (State Highway 354) at North Houston Street (State Highway 354) on Elm Street.
This site was originally owned by John Neely Bryan, the founder of Dallas. During the 1880s French native Maxime Guillot operated a wagon shop here. In 1894 the land was purchased by Phil L. Mitchell, President and Director of Rock Island Plow . . . Map (db m4661) HM
164 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
On Main Street near S. Record Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. This event changed the city – and the world – forever. As a tribute to this extraordinary man, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated on . . . Map (db m4672) HM
165 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
On Main Street just west of Market Street.
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) was assassinated in Dallas, two hundred yards from this location, on November 22, 1963. This event changed the city-and the world-forever. Dedicated on June 24, 1970, the John F. Kennedy Memorial . . . Map (db m244629) HM
166 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — Kennedy Assassination Route
On N. Houston Street (State Highway 354) at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Houston Street.
On November 22, 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, thirty-fifth President of the United States, visited Dallas. A Presidential parade traveled north on Houston Street to Elm Street and west on Elm Street. As the parade continued on Elm Street at 12:30 . . . Map (db m4660) HM
167 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — The Grassy Knoll
On Elm Street, on the right.
Journalist Merriman Smith, riding in the motorcade five cars behind President Kennedy reported seeing Dallas Police run up this hill, which he called a grassy knoll. Some witnesses believed shots came from the knoll area, but police found no . . . Map (db m116916) HM
168 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Oak Cliff — 17723 — Texas Theatre
On Jefferson Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed in 1931, the Texas Theatre was designed by architect W. Scott Dunne. The "Texas," the largest suburban theater in Texas when it was built, is an "atmospheric" theater, a genre designed to enhance the fantasy and exoticism of the . . . Map (db m211507) HM
169 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Oak Lawn — 16545 — Parkland Hospital
Near Maple Avenue.
Dallas first opened a city hospital on Lamar street in 1874, moving to Maple Avenue in the 1890s. In 1913, a new state of the art facility was erected, reflecting a nationwide movement toward modern medical care. The new building was the source of . . . Map (db m152453) HM
170 Texas, El Paso County, El Paso — 12881 — Hotel Cortez
On North Mesa Street south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Alzina DeGroff bought the Vendome Hotel at this site in 1899, renaming it Hotel Orndorff after her first husband. Noted architect Henry C. Trost designed a new building for her, which opened in 1926. Renamed Hotel Cortez in 1935, this brick . . . Map (db m37803) HM
171 Texas, Gillespie County, Stonewall — Lifetime of ServiceLyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Near Malecek Road at Park Road 49.
The Secret Service had a presence in the Johnson family for forty-six years beginning on January 20, 1961 when Lyndon Johnson was inaugurated as vice president. Over that lifetime of service, agents witnessed many events, both in Washington and . . . Map (db m91316) HM
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172 Texas, Gillespie County, Stonewall — The LBJ Ranch: A Living LegendLyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
On Malecek Road, 0.8 miles north of Park Road 49, on the right when traveling south.
It was important that the Ranch continue to thrive as a working ranch, not become a sterile relic of the past. Lady Bird Johnson, 1998
The LBJ Ranch was suddenly thrust upon the world stage when Lyndon . . . Map (db m91271) HM
173 Texas, Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Sundance Square — 17 — JFK
On Main Street at 8th Street on Main Street.
On the evening of November 21, 1963, President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy arrived in Fort Worth to spend the night at the Hotel Texas. Early the next morning, President Kennedy made an unscheduled outdoor appearance and surprised a crowd that had . . . Map (db m52499) HM
174 Texas, Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Sundance Square — John F. Kennedy MemorialJFK Tribute
On Main Street at 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On November 22, 1963, before that day's tragedy saddened Americans everywhere, the people of Fort Worth reveled in President John F. Kennedy's enthusiastically received visit to our city. Even though a cold, hard rain fell in the . . . Map (db m244545) HM
175 Texas, Val Verde County, Del Rio — 14013 — Operation Brass Knob
Near North Main Street.
Laughlin Air Force Base pilots flew secret surveillance missions during the height of the Cold War. The Strategic Air Command formed the 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing in 1956, utilizing high altitude Martin RB-57D and Lockheed U-2 aircraft . . . Map (db m36893) HM
176 Virginia, Fairfax County, McLean — T-33 — Langley Fork
On Georgetown Pike (Virginia Route 193) at Chain Bridge Road (County Route 3563), on the right when traveling west on Georgetown Pike.
Two 18th-century roads intersect just west of here: Sugarlands Rolling Road (now Georgetown Pike) and Little Falls Road (now Chain Bridge Road). Several historic structures stand near the fork: Langley Toll House (ca. 1820); Langley Ordinary (ca. . . . Map (db m2328) HM
177 Virginia, Newport News, Fort Eustis — Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 'LARC V' 5X
Near Washington Boulevard, 0.1 miles north of Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
After the Korean War, the famous DUKW design was beginning to show its age. Improved amphibious vehicles were sought to replace its role of ship to inland supply and troop deployment. Under the oversight of General Frank Besson and Major General . . . Map (db m167618) HM
178 Virginia, Newport News, Fort Eustis — 28 — VH-34C / H-34C Choctaw
Near Washington Boulevard just north of Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw first flew on March 8, 1954 and the Army brought it into service in 1955 as a transport vehicle. The Choctaw was one of the Army's two standard light helicopters. It was to be used to transport supplies, equipment and . . . Map (db m167674) HM
179 West Virginia, Brooke County, Bethany — Bethany / Bethany College
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 67) 0.2 miles east of West Virginia Route 88, on the right when traveling east.
Bethany Here Scots-Irish Alexander Campbell founded a religious movement which he called the Disciples of Christ. In this place Amos Dolbear perfected parts of the telephone, and longtime Speaker of the House "Champ" Clark, Supreme Court . . . Map (db m79899) HM
180 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Star City — John F. Kennedy Memorial ParkA Father's Love
On Frontier Street at University Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Frontier Street.
It was here in Star City that John F. Kennedy announced his intention to enter the West Virginia primary as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States. This decision was motivated by deep concerns within his party that a Roman Catholic . . . Map (db m114665) HM
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181 West Virginia, Ohio County, West Liberty — John F. Kennedy Address at West Liberty State College
On University Drive south of Van Meter Way (West Virginia Route 88), on the left when traveling south.
On this spot on April 19, 1960 John F. Kennedy addressed the students and faculty of West Liberty State College.Map (db m196453) HM
182 Wisconsin, Crawford County, Ferryville — 528 — Patrick Joseph LuceyGovernor of Wisconsin, 1971 – 1977
On Main Street (State Highway 35) near Hickory Street, on the right when traveling south.
Patrick J. Lucey was born in La Crosse on March 21, 1918, to Ferryville parents, Gregory C. and Ella McNamara Lucey. He was educated at Campion Academy, College of St. Thomas, and the University of Wisconsin. Lucey served in the U.S. Army . . . Map (db m35407) HM
183 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, East Town — Historic MilwaukeeEast Wisconsin Avenue
On East Wisconsin Avenue at North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on East Wisconsin Avenue.
In this east-of-the-river locale then known as Juneautown, the first stage of development transformed a wilderness into a village—in less that a decade. The area was still swampy, rugged forest in the early 1830s. Solomon Juneau, Milwaukee’s . . . Map (db m56398) HM
184 Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley — Hank Aaron - Changing Times
Near Brewers Way.
1958 Hank Aaron The Milwaukee Braves win another National League pennant, but lose the World Series to the New York Yankees four games to three. Science & Technology The U.S. establishes the National Aeronautics and Space . . . Map (db m167292) HM
185 British Overseas Territories, Turks and Caicos Islands, Grand Turk, Cockburn Town — Splashdown Grand Turk
[Exhibit #1 and #2] Replica of Friendship 7 capsule that carried John Glenn on his historic orbital flight of Feb. 20, 1962. The capsule was 9 feet long and 6 feet across at its base. At reentry it weighed about 3,000 pounds. Space . . . Map (db m80425) HM
186 Germany, Hessen, Frankfurt am Main, Innenstadt I — John F. Kennedy Spoke Here
Near Paulsplatz.
John F. Kennedy Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika Geboren 29. Mai 1917 Ermordet 22. November 1963 Sprach am 25. Juni 1963 in der Paulskirche zum deutschen Volk und zur Welt. „Niemand soll von dieser unserer . . . Map (db m141217) HM

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May. 31, 2024