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JOHN KENNEDY JR.

goldensrbest — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:45:17 GMT

Would have 60 today? I think i heard that right?

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:48:25 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Would have 60 today? I think i heard that right?

That sounds right because we just passed the 57th anniversary of his fathers death.

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50Mickey — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:52:09 GMT

Tomorrow. His birthday was 11-25. On 11-25-63, the day his father was buried, after receiving dignitaries and heads of state in the White House, Jackie arranged a small birthday party for him. He was just 3 years old. What a sad day for all of us who were alive then. I don't know how Jackie could held up that day let alone have a party for her son. She was an incredible mother.

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LindaSal — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:54:06 GMT

I believe you are right but is it tomorrow? (25th) I turned 60 November 7th and always thought I could've married him....... Oh well, I did adore him, he died way too young.

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Travone — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:55:35 GMT

@50Mickey wrote:
Tomorrow. His birthday was 11-25. On 11-25-63, the day his father was buried, after receiving dignitaries and heads of state in the White House, Jackie arranged a small birthday party for him. He was just 3 years old. What a sad day for all of us who were alive then. I don't know how Jackie could held up that day let alone have a party for her son. She was an incredible mother.

She had the strength and the prayers of a united country behind her. She raised both of her children to be respected adults. I was lucky enough to meet Caroline about 10 years ago. She was delightful....she carried herself with such grace and elegance, yet was so open and friendly.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:57:06 GMT

Just shocked me, yes he died way too young ,and his wife,and her sister. He had thought of running for governor of new york.

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Travone — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:57:15 GMT

@LindaSal wrote:
I believe you are right but is it tomorrow? (25th) I turned 60 November 7th and always thought I could've married him....... Oh well, I did adore him, he died way too young.

OMG @LindaSal I can't believe you said that about marrying him. When I met his sister, I told her we were supposed to be sisters in law. She laughed and said I have cousins I can introduce you too.

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emmygrace — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:15:41 GMT

@50Mickey wrote:
Tomorrow. His birthday was 11-25. On 11-25-63, the day his father was buried, after receiving dignitaries and heads of state in the White House, Jackie arranged a small birthday party for him. He was just 3 years old. What a sad day for all of us who were alive then. I don't know how Jackie could held up that day let alone have a party for her son. She was an incredible mother.

I don't either..she was an amazing mother...I'm happy theyr'e all together now!

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nevergivesup — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:21:38 GMT

@50Mickey wrote:
Tomorrow. His birthday was 11-25. On 11-25-63, the day his father was buried, after receiving dignitaries and heads of state in the White House, Jackie arranged a small birthday party for him. He was just 3 years old. What a sad day for all of us who were alive then. I don't know how Jackie could held up that day let alone have a party for her son. She was an incredible mother.

I agree and to think she was only 33 years old herself. I remember her saying in an interview that if you bungle the job of raising your children, nothing else you do really matters. For all the appearances of upper class wealth, she had a lonely, dysfunctional upbringing herself with an alcoholic father who disappointed her over and over and showed up on her wedding day drunk and unable to escort her down the aisle. Money can’t buy everything.

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tototwo — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:36:26 GMT

I wonder what he would have become? and what he would have done in his life?

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amyb — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:47:02 GMT

@Travone wrote:
@LindaSal wrote:
I believe you are right but is it tomorrow? (25th) I turned 60 November 7th and always thought I could've married him....... Oh well, I did adore him, he died way too young.
OMG @LindaSal I can't believe you said that about marrying him. When I met his sister, I told her we were supposed to be sisters in law. She laughed and said I have cousins I can introduce you too.

lol...laughed at both your posts....I always said in the Dictionary under "handsome" was his pic. He and Paul Newman...the definition of classically, HANDSOME.

Tragic. He was also charming, articulate, epitomized class, dignified, down-to-earth, good humored. Done too soon.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:49:12 GMT

To us and many people the Kennedy's were an American dynasty, I can remember JFK's death. We made sure to visit his apt in Tribeaca we were on the way home from a NY Yankee game and left a memento there

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AuntG — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:21:53 GMT

Wow, where does the time go? Does anyone think he might have ran for the same office held by his father? I tend to think not because he wouldn't have wanted such close scrutiny - it was bad enough for him as private citizen.

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Mellyg — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:24:07 GMT

When he was promoting his magazine "George", he had a meeting at the company I worked for. I recall just looking at him like he was the most beautiful specimen on earth. I was a measley college intern at the time, so wasn't in the meeting. But he spent the day at our office and he was the epitome of kindness and class.

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Porcelain — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:26:42 GMT

Some people (not me) think he's still alive and fighting to free us from a space alien invasion. Not kidding.

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on the bay — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:35:05 GMT

I'm always so sad to think of him and the tragedy of his and Carolyn's and Lauren's death.

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wvumountiefan — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:51:07 GMT

Seeing this topic makes me wonder if he would have wanted to be in politics. I’ve read that he possibly would have ran for NY Senator, but I think he really wanted some privacy. I can’t imagine being heckled by the press and photographers 24/7.

I also imagine how much Caroline misses all of them. I was not born when JFK was president, but I’ll always think of Jackie as the most beautiful First Lady. I don’t know how she did it! What a strong woman! ❤️

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emmygrace — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:04:01 GMT

@Mellyg wrote:
When he was promoting his magazine "George", he had a meeting at the company I worked for. I recall just looking at him like he was the most beautiful specimen on earth. I was a measley college intern at the time, so wasn't in the meeting. But he spent the day at our office and he was the epitome of kindness and class.

He got the best of his Mother and Dad...He was gorgeous!

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emmygrace — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:12:57 GMT

@nevergivesup wrote:
@50Mickey wrote:
Tomorrow. His birthday was 11-25. On 11-25-63, the day his father was buried, after receiving dignitaries and heads of state in the White House, Jackie arranged a small birthday party for him. He was just 3 years old. What a sad day for all of us who were alive then. I don't know how Jackie could held up that day let alone have a party for her son. She was an incredible mother.

I agree and to think she was only 33 years old herself. I remember her saying in an interview that if you bungle the job of raising your children, nothing else you do really matters. For all the appearances of upper class wealth, she had a lonely, dysfunctional upbringing herself with an alcoholic father who disappointed her over and over and showed up on her wedding day drunk and unable to escort her down the aisle. Money can’t buy everything.

I didn't know her Dad was an alcoholic!...(and he wasn't able to walk her down the isle!!!). Her stepfather walked her down the aisle!

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Greeneyedlady21 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:25:25 GMT

He was the most gorgeous man. Rest in peace John, Carolyn, and Lauren.