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tblue

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1. Last month I visited the Kennedy Library

Reply to SoCalDem (Original post)

Thu Nov 22, 2012, 02:03 PM

Nov 2012

for the first time. JFK was freaking AMAZING! Too many examples to list here, but his press conferences in particular showed what an incredible individual he was--brilliant, witty, charming, gracious, and truly, truly majestic. I can't even think of the 'if onlys' without tearing up.

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He served less than a thousand days.. a lifetime ago..and yet ( How I choose to remember JFK) [View all] SoCalDem Nov 2012 OP

Last month I visited the Kennedy Library tblue Nov 2012 #1

I flashed on that mournful song, performed by the Byrds: coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #2

Abraham, Martin & John always gets to me SoCalDem Nov 2012 #3

Thanks so much, SoCalDem No Vested Interest Nov 2012 #4

Sniff... hlthe2b Nov 2012 #5

It's odd what rushes back after all these years.. for me, it's uneven brick sidewalks SoCalDem Nov 2012 #6

No assassin's bullet will ever eradicate his memory ailsagirl Nov 2012 #7

Great Piece SoCalDem !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2012 #8

RIP JFK colsohlibgal Nov 2012 #9

re:He served less than a thousand days.. a lifetime ago..and yet ( How I choose to remember him) allan01 Nov 2012 #10

Get over it, I remember him well. xtraxritical Nov 2012 #11

We grieved a promise yet to be fulfilled The Blue Flower Nov 2012 #12

Beautifully said SoCalDem. Gave me chills. Thanks for the memories. n/t Little Star Nov 2012 #13