Do You Remember? 50 Years Ago Today!

John F Kennedy in White House

1 – John F Kennedy White House Photo – Courtesy of en.wikipedia.org at Free Use Images on Google Search

Yes, I do, as if it were yesterday. I remember where I was and what I was doing, when I first heard the news about President Kennedy.

I remember hearing the tapping and then crackling of the PA system, as sound sputtered from the speaker on the wall, preparing for an announcement. I was in a History class, in a high-school band room, when the interruption made everyone stop, look up and listen.  Continue reading