Curt C.
5/7/2021
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - JFK One of the last things that JFK ever did was visit Alamo Heights. He came to San Antonio with his car the day before he went on to...
JFK Memorial
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5801 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209
The JFK Memorial in Alamo Heights, TX is a poignant tribute to the historic visit of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy to San Antonio on November 21, 1963. Located at the intersection of Broadway and Ogden Lane, this monument serves as a reminder of the joy and excitement felt by the local community as they witnessed the presidential motorcade passing by Cambridge Elementary School. The monument, which was unveiled in 2019, stands as a symbol of the stark contrast between the happiness of that day and the tragedy that unfolded the following day with President Kennedy's assassination in Dallas.
The JFK Monument Project was spearheaded by dedicated individuals such as Jim Berg and Kenneth Pruitt, who worked tirelessly to bring this memorial to fruition. With the support of the Architectural Review Board in Alamo Heights, fundraising efforts were launched to ensure the construction and installation of the monument. Alumni from Cambridge Elementary and Alamo Heights High School were encouraged to contribute to this meaningful project, which serves as a historical teaching moment for future generations. The monument, visible from both Ogden and Broadway, stands as a lasting testament to the impact of President Kennedy's visit and the enduring legacy of that fateful time in history.
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Inga C.
1/5/2020
People who remember November 22, 1963 can often tell you where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news that JFK had been assassinated. The day before, JFK, Jackie, and the...
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