JFK + 50

I grew up in the 60s & JFK became & remains my hero. JFK+50 highlights the key events relating to JFK in an "on this day in history" format & includes other events in US & world history. The daily postings read as if published in a newspaper on the day of the event.

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Friday, December 12, 2025

"SERIOUS & GRIEVOUS"

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ROY HAYNES' NAME OMITTED FROM CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) The Evening Star reports on December 12, 1925, that the ...
Thursday, December 11, 2025

"LAST APPEAL DENIED BY STATE PATROL BOARD"

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CONVICTED KILLED HEARS FIFTH DEATH SENTENCE FROM JUDGE Salt Lake City (JFK+50) Imagine hearing a judge sentence you to death, not once but ...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

"THOUGHT IT WAS HUSBAND COMING HOME LATE"

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BERLINER STRUCK ON HEAD BY PACKAGE OF TOMATOES, VICTIM OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY Berlin, Germany (JFK+50) On December 10, 1925, Associated Press...
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

"THE 'FASCISTI' SALUTE' IS NOW REQUIRED"

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NO MORE HANDSHAKING OR HAT TIPPING IN ITALY Rome, Italy (JFK+50) On December 9, 1925, The Evening Star reports "handshaking and hat-ti...
Monday, December 8, 2025

"I'D LIKE TO DICTATE MY MESSAGE. IT WILL BE SHORT!"

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US DECLARES WAR ON JAPAN; FDR CALLS YESTERDAY'S ATTACK A 'DAY OF INFAMY' Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On December 8, 1941, Presiden...
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