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17. I was 10 in fifth grade...

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 06:45 PM

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My teacher who I really didn't like was called out from our classroom. When she came back, I was shocked. She was ashened faced. Told us about the shooting. Then on our recently installed intercom the principal announced the president's death. Let out early.

I don't think I saw Oswald being shot. I do remember some of the funeral- the riderless horse, casket, Jackie, RFK, the kids.

The pall of the adults was an amazing thing those days.

I saw video/film of his speech ?Summer '63 at American University way later. Makes you wonder at lost potential.

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