We visited a number of locations that are related to President John F. Kennedy.
JFK Birthplace, Brookline, MassachusettsSt. Mary’s Church in Newport, Rhode Island. As a Senator, John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married in this church in 1953.The home of Jacqueline Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island. This is also where Jackie and John F. Kennedy’s wedding reception was held. President Kennedy used this estate as his summer White House during his term. JFK Presidential Library, Boston, MassachusettsJFK Oval OfficeTable setting for a 1962 State Dinner in the White House.When Kennedy’s PT 109 boat was rammed during World War II, he made it to an isolated island. He scratched a message on this coconut and gave it to an island native, who took to someone who was able to rescue Kennedy and his men.JFK’s Purple Heart medalMessage of congratulations to JFK on his inauguration as President from the surviving captain and crew of the Japanese Destroyer Amagiri, the boat that rammed JFK’s PT 109 during World War II.Assassination of President KennedyJFK’s favorite boat, Victura
