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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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

"THE BIBLE IS STILL THE BEST SELLER"

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BIBLE SOLD GREATEST NUMBER OF VOLUMES IN 110 YEARS Chicago, Illinois (JFK+50) On March 18, 1926, Associated Press reports "The Bible i...
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

"WE PRAY THEE, HOLY YOUTH, COME & WALK AMONG US"

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TODAY'S YOUTH HAVE BUILT UP 'STRONGER RESISTANCE' TO TEMPTATION SAYS GWU PRESIDENT Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On March 17, 1926,...
Monday, March 16, 2026

"WON DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL IN WORLD WAR"

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WWI VET, INSTRUCTOR AT LEAVENWORTH, DEAD BY SUICIDE Leavenworth, Kansas (JFK+50) On March 16, 1926, Associated Press reports Major Philip H...
Sunday, March 15, 2026

"90% OF POPULATION IDENTIFY WITH CATHOLIC FAITH"

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MEXICO DEPORTS 200 FOREIGN-BORN CLERGYMEN Mexico City, Mexico (JFK+50) On March 15, 1926, Associated Press reports that Mexico's Depart...
Saturday, March 14, 2026

"NEW PROCESSES EAT SOLES OF LEATHER SHOES"

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WOODEN SHOES REQUIRED AT BUREAU OF ENGRAVING MUST BE BOUGHT BY EMPLOYEES Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On March 14, 1926, Associated Press repo...
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