Posts Tagged: Kennedy
Another November 22
Before November 22, 1963, as an 8-year-old, I was blissfully ignorant of the shadows of society and was happy to bask in the sunny Kodacolor optimism of John Kennedy’s New Frontier. But after that long weekend, the fragility of life
Another November 22
Before November 22, 1963, as an 8-year-old, I was blissfully ignorant of the shadows of society and was happy to bask in the sunny Kodacolor optimism of John Kennedy’s New Frontier. But after that long weekend, the fragility of life
Caroline Kennedy A Profile in Courage
She has stayed away from the spotlight leading a life of service with dignity, integrity, and reserve. One of the most recognizable names in America, we rarely see or hear her voice. Now Caroline Kennedy has come forward using her
Caroline Kennedy A Profile in Courage
She has stayed away from the spotlight leading a life of service with dignity, integrity, and reserve. One of the most recognizable names in America, we rarely see or hear her voice. Now Caroline Kennedy has come forward using her
Watching JFK’s Inauguration- A Day of Hope not Despair
Today is a day of no TV for me. On Inauguration Day, 2025 my TV goes dark. Other than 2017, for over 50 years I have watched with pride every televised presidential swearing-in. Whether on an oversized mahogany-housed Philco,
Watching JFK’s Inauguration- A Day of Hope not Despair
Today is a day of no TV for me. On Inauguration Day, 2025 my TV goes dark. Other than 2017, for over 50 years I have watched with pride every televised presidential swearing-in. Whether on an oversized mahogany-housed Philco,
Kennedy and Anti-Semitism Nothing New Here.
Yet again the media is awash with more stories of Robert Kennedy Jr’s far-fetched antisemitic rants that seem to appear with a dizzying regularity. The public outrage is predictable and understandable- a disgrace to the family. How dare anyone sully
Kennedy and Anti-Semitism Nothing New Here.
Yet again the media is awash with more stories of Robert Kennedy Jr’s far-fetched antisemitic rants that seem to appear with a dizzying regularity. The public outrage is predictable and understandable- a disgrace to the family. How dare anyone sully
How a Kennedy Run For President Makes This Kennedyophile Want to Run For the Hills
I never dreamed hearing the name Kennedy announced for a run for President would elicit anything but sheer excitement for me. Instead, when anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. threw his hat in the 2024 presidential ring on Wednesday, I not only sighed,
How a Kennedy Run For President Makes This Kennedyophile Want to Run For the Hills
I never dreamed hearing the name Kennedy announced for a run for President would elicit anything but sheer excitement for me. Instead, when anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. threw his hat in the 2024 presidential ring on Wednesday, I not only sighed,
Remembering JFK and My Weekly Reader
While others relied on Walter Cronkite for their news of the Kennedy Assassination, My Weekly Reader was the newspaper of record for the grade-school set. The popular publication was a weekly newspaper that covered current events for elementary school
Remembering JFK and My Weekly Reader
While others relied on Walter Cronkite for their news of the Kennedy Assassination, My Weekly Reader was the newspaper of record for the grade-school set. The popular publication was a weekly newspaper that covered current events for elementary school
Kennedy Assassination – A Weekend of Binge TV
History was compressed into a single weekend that November of 1963. It was the weekend that never seemed to end, that began with a TV bulletin and ended with a burning flame flickering on TV screens across the nation. Like
Kennedy Assassination – A Weekend of Binge TV
History was compressed into a single weekend that November of 1963. It was the weekend that never seemed to end, that began with a TV bulletin and ended with a burning flame flickering on TV screens across the nation. Like
Crisis and the Oval Office- the Cuban Missile Crisis
Once upon a time real national emergencies were shared with us by our President in the oval office. Seated behind the ornately carved Resolute desk, it signaled that these were somber, sobering talks. Ronald Reagan spoke to us after
Crisis and the Oval Office- the Cuban Missile Crisis
Once upon a time real national emergencies were shared with us by our President in the oval office. Seated behind the ornately carved Resolute desk, it signaled that these were somber, sobering talks. Ronald Reagan spoke to us after
The Measles Crisis of October
I remember a time, not so long ago, when measles were just a memory. Now the political debate over measles and vaccines has exploded creating a stand-off between those supporting vaccines and the anti vaxxers. The last time politics and
The Measles Crisis of October
I remember a time, not so long ago, when measles were just a memory. Now the political debate over measles and vaccines has exploded creating a stand-off between those supporting vaccines and the anti vaxxers. The last time politics and
Coloring In The Truth
Color me Conservative It’s a Christmas miracle! Just in time for that All-American holiday Christmas, appears the perfect gift- just right for your right-wing child. Forget Flutterbye Fairies, Furby Boom or Big Hugs Elmo. This years “gotta have” present for
Coloring In The Truth
Color me Conservative It’s a Christmas miracle! Just in time for that All-American holiday Christmas, appears the perfect gift- just right for your right-wing child. Forget Flutterbye Fairies, Furby Boom or Big Hugs Elmo. This years “gotta have” present for
Envisioning The American Dream 