Showing posts with label USS John F. Kennedy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USS John F. Kennedy. Show all posts

Monday, November 22, 2010

Death Of A President: Remembering President Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy are shown in the presidential limousine moments before Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. (NBC/Reuters)

Nov. 22, 1963: The Death Of A President -- CBS News

Remembering the Fateful Day in Dallas When President John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated.

Those of a certain age will remember where they were 47 years ago today when they heard about the shots ringing out in Dallas. Subsequent assassinations of public figures did not quell the pain felt by the nation when President John F. Kennedy was killed, less than three years after entering office, at the age of 46.

Shortly after noon on November 22, 1963, President Kennedy was waving to the cheering crowd as his motorcade passed the Texas School Book Depository on Elm Street when gunfire was heard.

The president slumped into the back seat of his open limousine with gaping wounds in his head and neck.

He lost consciousness immediately.

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More News On Remembering The Assassination Of President Kennedy

47 years after JFK assassination, Sixth Floor Museum serves visitors who remember and those not yet born
-- Dallas News
JFK's Assassination: 'Changing From Memory To History' -- NPR
Kennedy assassination: Where were you? (Photos) -- Washington Post
Nov. 22, 1963: Zapruder Films JFK Assassination -- This Day In Tech
John F. Kennedy, in memoriam -- USA Today

Thursday, November 26, 2009

One Free 82,000 Ton U.S. Aircraft Carrier Is On The Market

US Navy file photo

Navy Seeks Proposals For USS JFK -- Boston.com

Wanted: A new home for a piece of surplus government property. But you'd better have a lot of space and a lot of resources if you want this behemoth.

The Navy says it's offering the former USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier, which is 1,052 feet long and weighs in at 82,000 tons, for free to any state, municipality, or non-profit that wants to use it as a museum or memorial.

The organizations must submit an application by Jan. 22 and must prove they are able to take care of the carrier, said Lieutenant Lara Bollinger, a Navy spokeswoman.

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My Comment: This is one big ship.