JFK and son John at Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans Day,
1963, eleven days before his assassination.
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‘as they express their gratitude,
they must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.’
– John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States
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photo: Cecil Stoghton, White House Photographs, American Photo Archive
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a very fitting testimonial. and true, so true words!
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absolutely
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It really hits hard this year. It’s so important to remember and honor.
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It is known as Armistice Day here, because of WW1. But it’s the same thing, respecting everyone who fell or served in all wars.
Best wishes, Pete.
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yes, respecting all of them and their service
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Such a touching photo. Thanks.
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it is, and the timing of it really hit me
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It’s Remembrance Day here in Canada but the sentiment is the same.
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it’s important to remember
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Absolutely
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That picture reminds me of how unpredictable life can be.
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My first thoughts too
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yes
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yes, it really does
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An astounding photo in so many ways, Beth. Here’s to all veterans on their day.
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it is, with the timing especially
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Great photo, Beth. Nice to see JFK in this moment and as others have noted, a reminder of how fragile life is.
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yes, to both
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A great photo I’ve not seen before. Poignant in many ways.
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Yes, looking at this moment, frozen in time, not knowing the near future
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Such a “human” moment and a great reminder of the importance of this day and the thankfulness I feel for those who have served.
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Yes –
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One of those days…
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yes – and the timing of this picture really stuck me
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❤️
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it is so interesting to see the timing of this photo
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A reminder of how fragile our America is …
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very much so –
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Wow – what a great Veteran’s Day post. I’ve never seen that picture before. “to live by them…” Indeed!
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the timing of the picture makes it especially poignant and shows how fragile life is –
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“but to live by them” is a powerful end to that saying. A great share.
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thanks, and looking at the timing of this photo especially
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What a haunting photo especially as you think about what happens in the near future after this photo.
Happy Remembrance Day (belatedly), Beth.
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yes, it was especially poignant thinking of this
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I remember this like it was yesterday. Thank you, Beth. May we always remember those who have served.
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yes –
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My favorite president of all time. Nothing but goodness and hope for our country during that time…I have never seen this photo. Thank-you for sharing it..but oh so sad to know he was gone 11 days later. (broken heart). Chris
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And I’m a Kennedys too –
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A lovely photo of beloved people.
Camelot became Camelost. Sad.
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Yes, well said
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Sigh!
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Little did JFK know when he was expressing his gratitude on that day that 11 days later he’d be dead! We just never know what is around the corner!
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why looking at this photo really brings that home
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