To: NIKK
JFK was misinformed. We did not come from the sea.
To: stars & stripes forever
“it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have, in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch it, we are going back from whence we came. “ JFK, Americas Cup dinner 1962.
He was giving a mythical view to other sailors. He was using a narrative to connect with other people who also love the water. Its an art JFK had when talking to people. He was able to make the connection he was one of them. Our POTUS also has this special gift.............
3,373 posted on
11/24/2020 12:40:15 PM PST by
STARLIT
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