How did those kids know a motorcade was to pass by? Or where they outside at playtime and the motorcade happened by. In either case it was nice they got to meet someone running for president. It will something they’ll remember for years to come.
I am guessing that his speaking engagement was nearby. The school administrators probably guessed the time that the motorcade would pass by and allowed the children to watch it. I do miss Virginia schools.
I know they will remember it forever! in the Fall of 1952 I was able to see the train that had Eisenhower on it in downtown Royal Oak, MI.He was at the back of the train and waving to us. To this day I remember seeing him! We had a mock election at my school and I voted for him when almost everyone else voted for his opponent.
That is an experience a kid never forgets!
Fairfield is not far from Virginia Military Institute, where the governor spoke. People knew he would be in the area, so it stands to reason the kids were on the lookout.
How cool for those kids.