Season 1, Episode 35: John F. Kennedy and Brookline
Heading back to Massachusetts for the birthplace of John F. Kennedy in Brookline, on the charming and shaded Beals Street. Learn about John F. Kennedy’s privileged upbringing, mischievous approach to education, and the moment in the Pacific that transformed his life, as well as what happened to his birthplace in Brookline!
John F Kennedy birthplace in Brookline!At the John F Kennedy birthplace!Marker out front!Birthplace and markerPorch looking over Beals Street.With the markerJFK Birthplace!In the roses
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The Rose Kennedy-preferred grey and ivory.The green and cream color from 1969-2012.
The home in 1974.
The bedroom where Rose delivered John.
The plaque in the front yard (WBUR).The crowd in front of the home following Kennedy’s assassination.
Birthplace Home Postcard
2nd Brookline homeRiverdale NY HomeBronxville HomeThe Other Kennedy Childhood Homes (as the family grew)John F. Kennedy Portrait by William Draper
Heading to the Lone Star State and the bigger-than-life Lyndon Johnson and LBJ Ranch! Learn about our 36th President and his political rise; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Lady Bird, and daughters; and his homes! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2023/01/23/season-2-episode-36-lyndon-johnson-and-the-johnson-ranch/Season 1's Lyndon Johnson Episode: "Lyndon Johnson and Stonewall"Support the show
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