JFK MARCHES IN ANNUAL PARADE COMMEMORATING BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL
Boston, Massachusetts (JFK+50) On June 17, 1947, John F. Kennedy, candidate for the United States House of Representatives (MA-11th District), marched in the annual parade commemorating the Battle of Bunker Hill*.
Ken O'Donnell and Dave Powers describe the event, held in Charlestown, as "the grand climax of the Kennedy campaign."
The following day, JFK won the Democratic primary with 42% of the vote & would go on to win in the general election.
JFK+50 NOTE
The original famous painting (below)"The Battle of Bunker Hill" by Howard Pyle & published in Scribner's Magazine (Feb 1898) was in the Delaware Art Museum until 2001 when it "went missing." According to information found on the internet, the painting is "presumed stolen."
*The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17 1775) was mainly fought on Breed's Hill in the Charlestown section of Boston. While it resulted in a victory for the King's soldiers, it was at high cost.
Patriots were entrenched on Bunker Hill & it took 3 charges by the Regulars to force the Patriots to retreat. The British army suffered high casualties & loss of both soldiers & officers.
Because Patriots were low on ammunition, Capt. Prescott ordered, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
SOURCES
"Grand Climax of Kennedy For Congress Campaign of '46," JFK+50, June 17, 2015, www.jfk50.blogspot.com/
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