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To: Beowulf9

I was 7 years old, i remember like yesterday...


4 posted on 11/22/2024 2:30:19 PM PST by exnavy
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To: exnavy

Yes. I understand that.

I was 12. Still hurts. Still.

Seeing my mother cry that day broke my heart. Listening to the drums for three days on tv, feeling the nation’s sadness.

I wish it never happened.


9 posted on 11/22/2024 2:40:54 PM PST by Beowulf9
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To: exnavy; Beowulf9
I was 7 years old, i remember like yesterday...

I was 13 and remember watching the TV as the drama played out over the three days.

14 posted on 11/22/2024 2:47:14 PM PST by Inyo-Mono
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To: exnavy

I was 7 years old, i remember like yesterday...

Same here. Heard the announcement on the school PA system. "President Kennedy has been shot!" A few minutes later they announced he died, and we were all sent home. I sent $5 to the Kennedy Memorial fund (that was just about all the money I had!) Received a card in the mail from Jacquelin thanking for the support. The address on the envelope was typewritten. Still have it.

26 posted on 11/22/2024 3:55:56 PM PST by FatherofFive (we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor)
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To: exnavy

I was 13 and in class in Jr. High School when another teacher came in and brought the news. I remember very clearly everything after that for about a week. TV was inundated with coverage and news. Virtually all regular programming was pre-empted. I was pissed somewhat because one of the networks was going to show a movie called “Imitation General” [starring Glenn Ford] but didn’t because of the assassination coverage.


50 posted on 11/23/2024 12:54:21 AM PST by Gaffer
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