JFK as LBG

[Gettysburg Greg]

As many of you probably know, President Kennedy visited Gettysburg in March of 1963 although he had been invited to attend the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in November of that year. He elected to come in March because he already had a previous November commitment to go to Dallas. Below is one of the many photographs taken of him that day in March of 1963 in which he is seen driving his open convertible on the battlefield. The President and Mrs. Kennedy are both looking back at one of the battlefield attractions which I will leave to you to figure out what they are looking at. Actually, it is pretty easy to figure out especially with the attached now view.

 

[DixieRifles]

So, what di you mean by title of post?

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

So, what di you mean by title of post?

Another failed attempt at humor. I was pointing out that the President appears to be leading the tour, thus LBG-Licensed Battlefield Guide.

 

[DixieRifles]

Oooh

Wasnt sure if a letter was offand it referred to Prez LBJ/G or Lincoln's G-berg Address.

 

[infomanpa]

I will leave to you to figure out what they are looking at. Actually, it is pretty easy to figure out especially with the attached now view.
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Sorry...stupid me....I am stumped.

 

[Mike Serpa]

Sorry...stupid me....I am stumped.

Me, too. Some of us ain't never been there.

 

[MRB1863]

Confederate Avenue?

 

[Bee]

They're looking for the green water tower, so they can figure out where they are

 

[Bob Velke]

VA

 

[James N.]

HE SHOULD"VE GONE TO GETTYSBURG IN NOVEMBER!

 

[infomanpa]

HE SHOULD"VE GONE TO GETTYSBURG IN NOVEMBER!

Add this to the long list of "What ifs?" at Gettysburg.

 

[Wallyfish]

Near the Virginia Memorial on WCA?

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

Ta-da! Wallyfish is correct. They are looking up at Lee atop the Virginia Monument. Thanks for the interest.

 

[DixieRifles]

HE SHOULD"VE GONE TO GETTYSBURG IN NOVEMBER

Im not sure. Some reported in 1963 of seeing the ghost of J W Booth in that area.

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

VA

Correct, thanks.

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

Confederate Avenue?

You are correct, looking at the Virginia Monument.

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

Sorry...stupid me....I am stumped.

No stupid people here, just interesting comments, like you always have, thanks.

 

[Sbc]

As many of you probably know, President Kennedy visited Gettysburg in March of 1963 although he had been invited to attend the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in November of that year. He elected to come in March because he already had a previous November commitment to go to Dallas. Below is one of the many photographs taken of him that day in March of 1963 in which he is seen driving his open convertible on the battlefield. The President and Mrs. Kennedy are both looking back at one of the battlefield attractions which I will leave to you to figure out what they are looking at. Actually, it is pretty easy to figure out especially with the attached now view.
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How many times do you see a President driving?

 

[bankerpapaw]

History would have been changed had JFK gone to Gettysburg instead of Dallas that November.

 

[MRB1863]

You are correct, looking at the Virginia Monument.

All too familiar...