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Remembering Dallas Do you or your brothers or sisters remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001? People who live through historic moments such as the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City often have vivid memories of where they were and how they heard the news. Fifty years ago this month, another historic day touched the lives of U.S. citizens. On Nov. 22, 1963, at 12:30 p.m., President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, or murdered, as he rode in an open car in Dallas, Texas. The world watched Adults and children in the United States and around the world were shocked by President Kennedy’s death. It had been almost 62 years since a president had been killed. (President William McKinley was shot in 1901.) For the first time, people could watch TV to follow the news and see the funeral days later. Remember, there were no cellphones or Internet in 1963. Compared to today, there were very few television stations. People didn’t often see the president on TV. For that reason, many children in Dallas were excused from school that day to see the president on the parade route.

President Kennedy John Fitzgerald Kennedy became the U.S. president on Jan. 20, 1961. He was the youngest man ever elected president, and he was the first Catholic president. Before becoming president, Kennedy was a U.S. senator from Massachusetts. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Kennedy was the second of nine children. He had three brothers and five sisters. His older brother, Joe Jr., was killed in World War II. Their father had hoped Joe Jr. would become a politician. After Joe Jr.’s death, Joe Sr. encouraged John to run for

President Kennedy poses at his desk for his first official photo in the White House.

A young girl prays outside Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas as people wait for news about the president’s health. Doctors tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at 1 p.m.

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photo by Eamon Kennedy, courtesy Dallas Times Herald Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

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A Family Man

Words that remind us of President Kennedy are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: ASSASSINATED, CATHOLIC, CHILDREN, CONNALLY, DALLAS, DEALEY, JACQUELINE, JOHN, JOHNSON, KENNEDY, MOTORCADE, OATH, OSWALD, PRESIDENT, REPRESENTATIVE, RUBY, SENATOR, TEXAS.

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The Mini Page provides ideas for websites, books or other resources that will help you learn more about this week’s topics.On the Web:• jfklibrary.org/JFK/Life-of-John-F-Kennedy.aspx• jfk.org/go/about

At the library: • “The Assassination of John F. Kennedy” by R. Conrad Stein • “John F. Kennedy” by Veda Boyd Jones • “Jack’s Path of Courage” by Doreen Rappaport

The ‘first dad’ This young family brought a big change to the White House. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who preceded President Kennedy, was 70 years old when he left the White House. The new first family added a tree house to the White House lawn, and photographs showed Caroline and John Jr. visiting the president as he worked in the Oval Office.

Jacqueline Kennedy The first lady made an impression not only on Americans, but on people around the world. She was just 31 years old when her husband became president. Jackie Kennedy was thought to be very glamorous. Women began to copy her style of dress and her hairstyles. She was with President Kennedy when he was shot.

President Kennedy walks with Caroline and John Jr. outside the White House in March 1963.

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President Kennedy (second from left, at about 14 years old) was part of a large, competitive, athletic family. They spent many holidays at their beach home in Hyannis Port, Mass.

photo Richard Sears, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston

When John F. Kennedy was elected president in November 1960, he was only 43 years old. He and his wife, Jacqueline, had a 3-year-old daughter, Caroline. Just after the election, their son, John F. Kennedy Jr., was born.

The young family at the White House.

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President and Mrs. Kennedy greet guests before a dinner at the White House in April 1962.

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You’ll need:• 1 (11-ounce) package butterscotch chips• 1 cup creamy peanut butter• 4 cups granola mix• 1 cup chocolate chipsWhat to do:1. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and then line

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Meet Mike Messer Mike Messer is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and music producer for the Dirty Sock Funtime Band. The band’s newest CD is “The Dirty Socks Come Clean.” Dirty Sock music videos air on the Nick Jr. TV program “Jack’s Big Music Show.” Mike plays concerts for kids and adults. The band has played on U.S. Navy bases throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. When he was 8, he formed a band with his

brother, Ron. When he grew up, he played the guitar with Big Bird on an episode of “Sesame Street.” He also plays bass, harmonica and piano. In addition, he writes poetry, is a professional photographer and received a college degree in drama. Mike lives in New York City. The Dirty Socks founded a nonprofit arts education group, Kids Creative, to promote peace.

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Harry: Why did the doctor tell the forgetful man to run for exercise?

Henrietta: To jog his memory!

Harold: When does run mean walk?Harper: When you run out of gas!

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Hattie: Why did the scholar reject weight training?

Hilda: He didn’t want to lift dumbbells!

Mini Spy . . .Mini Spy and her friends are visiting the Kennedy grave site at Arlington National Cemetery. See if you can find:• bell • frog • kite • umbrella • doughnut• owl • cat • number 7 • sailboat • word MINI• two hearts • bear cub • two birds • strawberry• sheep • man in • tooth • teapot• number 2 the moon • elephant • olive

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Supersport: DeMarcus WareHeight: 6-4 Birthdate: 7-31-82Weight: 258 Hometown: Auburn, Ala. Nobody has to remind NFL quarterbacks to beware of the Dallas Cowboys’ DeMarcus Ware. The explosive defensive end/linebacker has been sacking QBs and blowing up offensive plays for most of his career. An All-Pro selection seven times in his first eight NFL seasons, Ware has twice led the league in sacks and ranks

among its career leaders with more than 115. Ware got a late start in football, playing just two seasons in high school. But he developed fast and went to Troy University, where he excelled on the field and earned a business systems degree. Since 2005, Ware has been a busy Cowboy, contributing to numerous charity and community projects. He has three years left on his current contract, so watch out for the Sack Man!

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A Tragic Day

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As Air Force One flew toward Washington at 2:38 p.m., Johnson took the oath of office with his wife and Mrs. Kennedy standing by. Only two hours and eight minutes had passed since the first shot was fired. Photographs and recordings of the oath were released to the news media as soon as possible to reassure citizens that the nation was secure.

On Nov. 22, 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy were in Texas to visit five cities. They were trying to improve his relationship with Texas Democrats and do some early campaigning for Kennedy’s 1964 re-election effort. The president’s motorcade, or group of cars, left the airport and headed for the Dallas Trade Mart, where a luncheon was scheduled. Along the 10-mile route, more than 150,000 people lined the streets to have a look at the president and Mrs. Kennedy, riding in the open car.The president is shot As the motorcade moved through an area called Dealey Plaza, witnesses heard three shots fired. The first shot struck President Kennedy in the back of the neck. Another shot hit him in the back of the head, above his right ear. Gov. John Connally of Texas, who was riding in the front seat of the president’s car, was also shot. He survived the shooting.

A grieving nation Two days later, President Kennedy’s casket was placed in the U.S. Capitol rotunda, where it lay in state* until the following day. On Nov. 25, the president was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after a service at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington.

National security Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was riding in the car behind the president’s when the shots were fired. Secret Service agents moved the vice president to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where Kennedy had been taken. Officials wanted Johnson to return to Washington, D.C., immediately, but Johnson would not leave without Mrs. Kennedy. It was important to Johnson and others that the American public and the rest of the world saw a quick and smooth transfer of power. By 2:20 p.m., Kennedy’s body was loaded onto Air Force One.

President and Mrs. Kennedy arrive on Air Force One at Love Field in Dallas.

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The Mini Page thanks Gary Mack, curator, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, for help with this issue.

Jacqueline Kennedy and her children leave the U.S. Capitol after a memorial service on Nov. 24.

* Lying in state is a tradition during which a casket is placed in a public area so that people can come to pay their respects.

Kennedy’s killer Kennedy’s accused murderer, Lee Harvey Oswald, was in police custody by 1:40 p.m. on Nov. 22. But before he could stand trial or explain his actions, he was shot and killed on Nov. 24 by Jack Ruby. Ruby was later convicted of murder. In the 50 years since Kennedy’s

murder, there have been many theories about who was involved and why he was killed. But most who have studied the events of that day believe Oswald acted on his own.