November 22, 1963
The day the world almost stopped.35 total reviews
Comment from Paul McFarland
I don't know if this qualifies as your "best" high school memory, but it is well done. I remember that day as well. I was walking to class on campus with my ROTC uniform on.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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I don't know if this qualifies as your "best" high school memory, but it is well done. I remember that day as well. I was walking to class on campus with my ROTC uniform on.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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Paul, thank you for reading. Our memories sometimes are the best, this memory could not be forgotten.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
You did a really good job of writing this up and for us older folks it brought tears to the eyes remembering that day. It is interesting that you played football that night in Texas, but then the voting for Kennedy probably did account for that. I had never heard that last detail about his visit to Arlington.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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You did a really good job of writing this up and for us older folks it brought tears to the eyes remembering that day. It is interesting that you played football that night in Texas, but then the voting for Kennedy probably did account for that. I had never heard that last detail about his visit to Arlington.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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Carol, thank you for reading, sometimes our memories are not the best, but this could this event could not be forgotten.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was a sad day, President Kennedy was idolised by millions, and to lose his life so young, too. I can understand why this memory stands out more than any of the others, it was a day America went into mourning. Well done, this was an excellent contest entry. Good luck! :)) Sandra
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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That was a sad day, President Kennedy was idolised by millions, and to lose his life so young, too. I can understand why this memory stands out more than any of the others, it was a day America went into mourning. Well done, this was an excellent contest entry. Good luck! :)) Sandra
Comment Written 22-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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Sandra, thank you. It is the most memorable day from high school.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I thought you did a wonderful job of sharing a memory that the entire nation shared. It also describes a different time where we respected our leaders. I'm afraid that isn't the case anymore. Very well written for me especially since it shows how things have changed.
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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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I thought you did a wonderful job of sharing a memory that the entire nation shared. It also describes a different time where we respected our leaders. I'm afraid that isn't the case anymore. Very well written for me especially since it shows how things have changed.
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Comment Written 22-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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Michael, thank you for reading and reviewing.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
It seems strange to me to see this presented as your "best" memory. Most memorable certainly, but I would associate "best" with happiness and joy. Still, it is extremely well-written, and it is very interesting to have a teenager's POV of those dramatic events, and that coming from a town who was anti-Kennedy (note: I am from the other side of the pond, and too young to have known that time. You say your parents were democrats it seems pro-Kennedy in a town that is anti-him). Kate xx
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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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It seems strange to me to see this presented as your "best" memory. Most memorable certainly, but I would associate "best" with happiness and joy. Still, it is extremely well-written, and it is very interesting to have a teenager's POV of those dramatic events, and that coming from a town who was anti-Kennedy (note: I am from the other side of the pond, and too young to have known that time. You say your parents were democrats it seems pro-Kennedy in a town that is anti-him). Kate xx
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Comment Written 22-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
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Kate, thank you for your review.