Fort Worth to Break Ground on JFK Memorial Monday
The city of Fort Worth is expected to break ground on the JFK Memorial on Monday. The plaza will include a bronze statue of the slain president. The memorial will be constructed on General Worth...
View ArticleJohn F. Kennedy Arboretum in Ireland
Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963, the Arboretum is a plant collection of international standing. It covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the...
View ArticleSounds of Silence Recorded 48 Years Ago in JFK Assassination Aftermath
Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence” was recorded 48 years ago today, in the aftermath of the JFK assassination. The song is recognized as the single that propelled the folk duo to stardom. In the...
View ArticlePhilly’s Love Park, Officially JFK Plaza, Undergoing Renovations
LOVE Park, the symbolic heart of Philadelphia officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, is expected to undergo a $20 million renovation starting in 2013. Mayor Nutter will announce the plans for the...
View ArticleKennedy Trail to Honor Famous Family’s History in Hyannis
The John F. Kennedy Museum on Main Street in Hyannis will be the starting point for the Kennedy Legacy Trail, an interpretive, historic walking trail that will have stops at several sites in Hyannis...
View ArticleWho Was J.D. Tippit
Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit November 22, 1963 Historical Thriller Saving Jackie K blends fact and fiction to chronicle the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But the novel also...
View ArticleMartin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blockbuster novel Saving Jackie K narrates a thrilling fictional account of the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But when discussing charismatic leaders from...
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