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John F. Kennedy's Birthday and Locations with his Name
I was looking through my calendar to see what events I may have missed in May. Here's one I caught just in time. Today is John F. Kennedy's birthday. Born May 29, 1917 he became the 35th US president in 1961. This would be his 90th birthday if he were still alive.
In honor of the occassion, here's a list of just some of the places you can go that are named after him. From an airport to a highway to an island and an eternal flame--you could travel for awhile to hit them all.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport., New York.This is easier to get to or get from with the AirTran train that goes between the airport and Howard Beach and Jamacia Stations. For only $5 one-way, that's a deal.
- The Kennedy Center of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. is considered a living memorial and showcases world renowned performances in dance, drama and music.
- Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa, Florida (State Highway 60). Used to be called Layfette Street and Grand Central Avenue but had a name change after Kennedy's visit to Tampa.
- John F. Kennedy Space Center near Orlando, Florida. Here you can see rockets launch. The next one is June 8.
- USS John F. Kennedy (US Navy aircraft carrier that served until March of this year was the last conventionally powered carrier. It's port-cabin designed by Jacquelin Kennedy will be reassembled at the National Museum of National Aviation in Pensacola, Florida.
- John F. Kennedy Peace Forest at the outskirts of Jerusalem, Israel.
- Kennedy Island in the Solomon Islands is where Kennedy swam ashore in WWII after his torpedo boat was sunk by a Japanese destroyer.
- John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame, Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The flame is at his grave and never goes out.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John May 30th 2007 2:13AM
Here in Hudson County, New jersey, on the west shore of the Hudson River, we have not one but two major roads named "J.F. Kennedy Boulevard". The first is simply referred to as Kennedy Boulevard but the second is never, ever called by its official name of "J.F. Kennedy Boulevard East", not by the cops, firemen, the town's politicians or even the Post Office! Everyone just calls it "Boulevard East".
The folks who weren't satisfied with naming one major road after the President, but needed two, really let enthusiasm (or grief) get the better of them.