JFK Memorial
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Title
JFK Memorial
Subject
Memorial
Description
This monument was dedicated on July 4, 1964 during Shamokin's centennial anniversary to comemmorate the life and presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963).
Mrs. Marlene Laboskie, chairman of the fundraising committee and Mrs. George M. Rhodes, wife of the Congressman and special representative to Mrs. John F. Kennedy unveiled the monument in front of a large crowd.
Former Congressman George M. Rhodes delivered the principle address. He saluted the Juniorettes for their public service to the community.
The monument was blessed by the Rev. George Lavelle, former pastor of St. Edwards Church.
Mrs. Marlene Laboskie, chairman of the fundraising committee and Mrs. George M. Rhodes, wife of the Congressman and special representative to Mrs. John F. Kennedy unveiled the monument in front of a large crowd.
Former Congressman George M. Rhodes delivered the principle address. He saluted the Juniorettes for their public service to the community.
The monument was blessed by the Rev. George Lavelle, former pastor of St. Edwards Church.
Location:
Lincoln Street, Shamokin
Lincoln Street, Shamokin
Cost:
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Sponsor/Benefactor:
Marlene Laboskie, chairman of Juniorettes' JFK memorial committee and the Shamokin & Coal Township Juniorettes and their parents
Marlene Laboskie, chairman of Juniorettes' JFK memorial committee and the Shamokin & Coal Township Juniorettes and their parents
Materials & Measurements:
The monument is made entirely of granite.
The monument is made entirely of granite.
Creator
Sculptor/Company:
Summit Hill Marble & Granite Co, Inc. Summit Hill, PA
Summit Hill Marble & Granite Co, Inc. Summit Hill, PA
Source
Date
Independence Day, July 4, 1964 -- Commemorating the life and presidency of JFK (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963)
Coverage
Files
Collection
Citation
Sculptor/Company:Summit Hill Marble & Granite Co, Inc. Summit Hill, PA, “JFK Memorial,” Stories of the Susquehanna Valley, accessed May 17, 2024, http://ssv.omeka.bucknell.edu/omeka/items/show/973.