PRESIDENT KENNEDY ATTENDS O'HARE AIRPORT DEDICATION
Chicago, Illinois* (JFK+50) On March 23, 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited the city whose votes had been critical in his winning of the state of Illinois in the 1960 election.
The day began at the dedication of O'Hare International Airport, an event attended by Mayor Richard J. Daley**, Governor Otto Kerner, Jr.*** and other dignitaries.
The President said that he was proud to take part in the dedication in honor of Edward H. "Butch" O'Hare who had distinguished himself in winning the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism in WWII.
JFK said...
"This is an extraordinary airport in an extraordinary city, in an extraordinary country, & it is a tribute to the constructive action of the Federal Government, the State government, & the city government, under the distinguished leadership of your great mayor, Mayor Daley."
*Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the US with 2.7 million people. It is an international hub of finance, commerce, industry, telecommunication & transportation. O'Hare International is the 2nd busiest airport in the world.
**Richard J. Daley (1902-1976) was mayor of Chicago from 1955 to 1976. He was born in Chicago to a Irish Catholic family which had come from County Waterford, Ireland. Mr. Daley earned his law degree from DePaul University in 1934. His son served as mayor from 1989 to 2011.
***Otto Kerner, Jr. (1908-1976) was governor of Illinois from 1961 to 1968. He is best known as the chairman of the National Advisory Committee on Civil Disorders, aka the Kerner Commission. He was a graduate of Brown University, Trinity College at Cambridge, England & Northwestern University School of Law.
Balaban & Katz Theater
Chicago, Illinois
Photo by Victorgrigas (2012)
Chicago, Illinois* (JFK+50) On March 23, 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited the city whose votes had been critical in his winning of the state of Illinois in the 1960 election.
The day began at the dedication of O'Hare International Airport, an event attended by Mayor Richard J. Daley**, Governor Otto Kerner, Jr.*** and other dignitaries.
The President said that he was proud to take part in the dedication in honor of Edward H. "Butch" O'Hare who had distinguished himself in winning the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism in WWII.
JFK said...
"This is an extraordinary airport in an extraordinary city, in an extraordinary country, & it is a tribute to the constructive action of the Federal Government, the State government, & the city government, under the distinguished leadership of your great mayor, Mayor Daley."
*Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the US with 2.7 million people. It is an international hub of finance, commerce, industry, telecommunication & transportation. O'Hare International is the 2nd busiest airport in the world.
**Richard J. Daley (1902-1976) was mayor of Chicago from 1955 to 1976. He was born in Chicago to a Irish Catholic family which had come from County Waterford, Ireland. Mr. Daley earned his law degree from DePaul University in 1934. His son served as mayor from 1989 to 2011.
***Otto Kerner, Jr. (1908-1976) was governor of Illinois from 1961 to 1968. He is best known as the chairman of the National Advisory Committee on Civil Disorders, aka the Kerner Commission. He was a graduate of Brown University, Trinity College at Cambridge, England & Northwestern University School of Law.
Balaban & Katz Theater
Chicago, Illinois
Photo by Victorgrigas (2012)
