November 22, 1963
The day the world almost stopped.35 total reviews
Comment from Tpa
Your article brought back many memories. It was a sad day for America. Through him, we seemed to live in a world of Camlot. He made our country and future look so bright. America seemed to go downhill after his death. NICELY WRITTEN, WELL PACE, GOOD LUCK.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Your article brought back many memories. It was a sad day for America. Through him, we seemed to live in a world of Camlot. He made our country and future look so bright. America seemed to go downhill after his death. NICELY WRITTEN, WELL PACE, GOOD LUCK.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the very kind and insightful review.
Comment from Wendy G
That is certainly a very vivid and powerful memory. Even I as a young Australian girl have that memory as one of those "frozen in time" moments when I heard the news. A very well-written story. The last line is indeed ironic! Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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That is certainly a very vivid and powerful memory. Even I as a young Australian girl have that memory as one of those "frozen in time" moments when I heard the news. A very well-written story. The last line is indeed ironic! Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Wendy, thank you very much for your kind words.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello author, the day that President John F Kennedy was shot is a day that will remain with us forever. I think everyone remembers where they were when JKF was shot. I was in the 3rd grade. Our classrooms had TV's. The teachers put the News on, and we watched. School was released shortly thereafter. I enjoyed reading your story. Although I'm not from Texas, I know that football is a big deal in TX. I remember the funeral recession, and John John's salute. Who would ever think that he would die so young too? Of special note:
"This is so beautiful. I could stay here forever."
Thank you for sharing this story with us. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Hello author, the day that President John F Kennedy was shot is a day that will remain with us forever. I think everyone remembers where they were when JKF was shot. I was in the 3rd grade. Our classrooms had TV's. The teachers put the News on, and we watched. School was released shortly thereafter. I enjoyed reading your story. Although I'm not from Texas, I know that football is a big deal in TX. I remember the funeral recession, and John John's salute. Who would ever think that he would die so young too? Of special note:
"This is so beautiful. I could stay here forever."
Thank you for sharing this story with us. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Margaret, thank you for reading.
Comment from judiverse
Certainly not a pleasant memory, but one that would definitely stand out. I think everyone remembers where they were when Kennedy was assassinated. I remember I was in my car and heard the news on the car radio. Wonderful description of how the school reacted to the news. As this was Texas, I'm not surprised the football game would go on. Beautifully presented. judi
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Certainly not a pleasant memory, but one that would definitely stand out. I think everyone remembers where they were when Kennedy was assassinated. I remember I was in my car and heard the news on the car radio. Wonderful description of how the school reacted to the news. As this was Texas, I'm not surprised the football game would go on. Beautifully presented. judi
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Judi, thank you for reading and the six-star review!
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You're quite welcome. judi
Comment from Ric Myworld
Wow, this is a story that hits home with me, as it obviously does with you. I was in elementary school my teacher stood before the class and announced that the president had earlier been shot and rushed to the hospital; then, before we left school for home, we were notified that the President had died. A moment that is as real and heartbreaking today as it was in 1963. Thanks for sharing. I wish I had a six.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Wow, this is a story that hits home with me, as it obviously does with you. I was in elementary school my teacher stood before the class and announced that the president had earlier been shot and rushed to the hospital; then, before we left school for home, we were notified that the President had died. A moment that is as real and heartbreaking today as it was in 1963. Thanks for sharing. I wish I had a six.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Ric, thank you for reading, it was a day we all remember.
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Sadly it is!
Comment from Sarah Robin
I remember those days well. We were all in a state of shock. And I was watching television when Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald. I couldn't believe it. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Sarah
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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I remember those days well. We were all in a state of shock. And I was watching television when Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald. I couldn't believe it. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Sarah
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Sarah, thank you for reading and reviewing.
Comment from Fleedleflump
This is a beautifully-penned recounting of not just the well-known events but your personal perspective on them, and perceptions of how others reacted. Your closing with the quote wraps things up perfectly.
Mike
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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This is a beautifully-penned recounting of not just the well-known events but your personal perspective on them, and perceptions of how others reacted. Your closing with the quote wraps things up perfectly.
Mike
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Mike, thank you!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This was one of those events that shocked the world as we witnessed on film the assassination of a president and the horror of this murder reverberated around the world, you reveal how it affected you here, I was very young at the time, a fine post, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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This was one of those events that shocked the world as we witnessed on film the assassination of a president and the horror of this murder reverberated around the world, you reveal how it affected you here, I was very young at the time, a fine post, love Dolly x
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Dolly, thank you for reading and reviewing.
Comment from Annmuma
I never heard that last line before --- excellent ending which wraps up a very well-told story. I suppose everyone remember where they were when Kennedy was shot. I was in my kitchen, 7 months pregnant with my son, no phone, no TV. Ronnie was at work. A neighbor came. At first, I thought it was some sort of weird joke because I had no phone or TV. Ronnie and I rented a TV from 7-11 for $10 a week and watched every minute. Your story brings back those memories and shares another view of that day. I think it is important to the story that you included the football game. It lends a lot of clarity to where people -- at least Texas People, stand when it comes to living versus dying. An excellent story. ann
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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I never heard that last line before --- excellent ending which wraps up a very well-told story. I suppose everyone remember where they were when Kennedy was shot. I was in my kitchen, 7 months pregnant with my son, no phone, no TV. Ronnie was at work. A neighbor came. At first, I thought it was some sort of weird joke because I had no phone or TV. Ronnie and I rented a TV from 7-11 for $10 a week and watched every minute. Your story brings back those memories and shares another view of that day. I think it is important to the story that you included the football game. It lends a lot of clarity to where people -- at least Texas People, stand when it comes to living versus dying. An excellent story. ann
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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Ann, thank you for the wonderful review and six stars! Thanks also for sharing your memories of that day.
Comment from LJbutterfly
That was a horrifying day. I remember it well. I had already graduated from high school and had my first job. I couldn't stop crying as a result of the shock that a president could be shot. Your account of that tragedy is well written and includes all the pertinent information. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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That was a horrifying day. I remember it well. I had already graduated from high school and had my first job. I couldn't stop crying as a result of the shock that a president could be shot. Your account of that tragedy is well written and includes all the pertinent information. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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Thank you for reading. Terry.