November 22, 1963
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. I was eight years old, and like most people my age and older we will never forget what we were doing when we heard the President had been shot. I learned the news at school as did most children. The Principal came in and solemnly told us and then we bowed our heads in prayer. The entire school then crammed into the only room with a television, and we watched, confused, saddened, and angry. The coverage of President Kennedy’s death is my earliest recollection of television news, and at that time his funeral was the biggest event to be broadcast live in the history of television. Those of us who saw it shall never forget it. There was no school that day, my Dad stayed home from work, and we all sat in the family room and watched the most elaborate and stately Presidential funeral the United States has ever had. This is a photograph of the slained President’s grave site in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Thank you to the groups “Canon DSLR” and “History” for featuring this photograph
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi 400D
This photograph is “as is” from the camera, there was no post processing
November 22, 1963 belongs to the following groups:
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Jerame *
very nice capture
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Sir!
NautilusBlue
A fitting tribute Cora. I was at school that day
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Julie!
shanemcgowan
ahh I like the way you have brought us the memories cora hun :-))in this photo,
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you my beautiful friend!
kathy s gillen...
wonderful tribute shot Cora
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Kathy!
Chipper
I was in the 6th grade. A day or two later, I watched on TV as Lee Harvey Oswald was gunned down right on the air. My mother had beenwatching “As the World Turns” when Walter Cronkite broke in with a “Special Report”.....”From Dallas, Texas, President Kennedy has been shot.”
Cora Wandel replied
Yes, yes, I remember that as well. So much happened that week and we as youngsters were profoundly effected by it. Everyone was. Thank you for sharing that particular turn of events with Lee Harvey Oswald. I get chills thinking about it. – Cora
BigAl1
I was only 17 months old but have had an interest in the events for many years, even travelling to Dallas to visit the site. Yet to visit Arlington , thank you for a great tribute in this photo.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Big Al, and you are welcome.
Shelby Stalnaker
yes we do all remember , I was in school as well, and we were all let out early….it was a sad day for America.
Cora Wandel replied
Yes it was Shelby, thank you for commenting on this photo.
amarica
Well done cora!!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you!
shilohlin
I too was 8 years old….....and in school You have brought to mind a tragic day with compassion and grace in your words….....thank you~
I have this same photo from Arlington, taken when I was 18.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you for your comment. I frequently walk over to Arlington National Cemetery, it is my favorite place in the Washington area. Thank you for appreciating this one.
kathy s gillen...
Congratulations this photo has been featured in Canon DSLR.
Cora Wandel replied
OH!! THANK YOU!!
lizalady
Congratulations on your feature. Our teacher came in the class crying and we wondered what was wrong. Such a simple headstone for a great President, but times were simple and maybe better.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you, I really appreciate all the comments I have received on this one. It is hard to be believe it was 45 years ago. Thank you again, Cora
Michael Rucci
yes like 9/11 we will always remember where we were on that fateful day .I like you cora was only 8 but i do remember how sad it made everyone in my life ..and i struggled to understand way i love what your doing with your art
mike
amarica
Congratulations on being featured in the Canon DSLR group Sweetie…and for all your other features this month. Fabulous work!!!
Cora Wandel replied
You are so nice, thank you my friend, thank you very much!
Ann7f
I was 2, so have no memory that I can recall…but miss him just the same.
Cora Wandel replied
Ann, a belated thank you on this comment, I got behind on everything over the holidays, including replying to comments.
Rajdev D
This is brilliant Cora, detail here is too good.
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you very much
SMOKEYDOGSOCKS
LIKE YOU CORA, I WAS IN SCHOOL. ONLY I WAS IN THE 6TH GRADE AND 12 YEARS OLD. THE “BITCH BOX” AS WE CALLED IT IN BASIC TRAINING, THAT WE HAD IN OUR SCHOOL, CAME ON AND THE PRINCIPLE ANNOUNCED TO EVERY CLASS AT THE SAME TIME ABOUT THE ASASINATION ON PRESIDENT KENNEDY. LIKE YOU, THE CLASS GOT SILENT AND SADDENED, LOTS OF KIDS STARTED CRYING, THE TEACHER STARTED CRYING. AFTER THAT, OUR CLASS ADJENDA TURNED TO POLITICS FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. I TOO WAS WATCHING TELEVISSION WHEN LEE HARVEY OSWALD WAS GUNNED DOWN IN THE JAIL. I KNEW RIGHT THEN THAT THE ASASINATION WAS A GOVERNMENT COVER UP. I WAS ALSO WATCHING 9/11 WHEN THE SECOND PLANE HIT THE NORTH TOWER, THE SOUTH TOWER WAS ALREADY ON FIRE, WHEN THE CAMERA THAT WAS ON THE BURNING TOWER, CAPTURED THE SECOND PLANE FLYING STRAIGHT INTO THE NORTH TOWER, I KNEW RIGHT THEN THAT WE WERE GOING TO GO TO WAR. NOW, OVER 7 YEARS LATER AND LOOK WHERE WE ARE TODAY. IF BEN LADDEN’S OBJECTIVE WAS TO RUIN OUR LIVES AND ECONOMY, HE MADE IT POSSIBLE. OUR OWN OIL COMPANIES WERE ALLOWED TO TERRORIZE US BY OUR OWN GOVERNMENT AND THE UNITED STATES ECONOMY WENT INTO THE SHIT HOLE. PARDEN MY BULLSHIVICK. THE WAR WAS JUST THE EXCUSE THEY NEEDED TO BRING US TO OUR POCKET BOOKS, KNEES. BOB :)
Cora Wandel replied
Bob, sorry for my delayed response, I am so very busy. I always appreciate your comments on my work.
Lori Peters
Cora, this is such an amazing picture. Thank you so much for adding it to our group. xo
Cora Wandel replied
You’re welcome Lori, you have a good group!
Lori Peters
We are getting some amazing art and artists. We are only a few days old. I am very happy with the progress. xx
Cora Wandel replied
Lori, sorry for my belated response, but thank you very much for your comment! It looks like your group is doing very well! I’m happy to be a part of it!
Glenda Remaklus
Hi Cora. I was ironing that day and could not believe it!
Cora Wandel replied
Thank you Glenda!