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Remembering JFK - 50th Anniversary
Brief Newsgram photo gallery of scenes from the Bugles Across America event at Soldiers' Memorial Remembering President John F. Kennedy on the 50th Anniversary of his funeral.
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Nelson Mitten makes brief remarks at the Bugles Across America JFK 50th anniversary commemoration at Soldiers' Memorial Nov. 25, 2013. In the background stands bugler Stephen Parker. All of us can recall the scenes of that poignant day 50 years ago, whether you were one of the millions that lined the streets of Washington, D.C., or saw it on our televisions, Mitten said.
Photo by Cathy Smentkowski
During the solemn ceremony, Nelson Mitten listens to the first rendition of Taps. In the background is bugler William Dalton. We should honor President John F. Kennedy by remembering and living the most famous lines from his first Inaugural Address, Mitten said.
Photo by Cathy Smentkowski
Bugler Craig McElroy pays tribute to President John F. Kennedy. From Mitten's remarks: The veterans for whom Bugles Across America regularly play have already followed these words by their service to our Country.
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Bugler Stephen Parker pays tribute to President John F. Kennedy. From Mitten's remarks: These words are simple, straight forward, and strong, and go as follows: Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.
Photo by Cathy Smentkowski
From Mitten's remarks: If we follow these words by our actions, then the legacy of this President, and these United States, will live forever. -- After the event, speaker Nelson Mitten posed with buglers Craig McElroy, William Dalton and Stephen Parker. Many thanks to Bugles Across America for holding this commemoration.
Photo by Cathy Smentkowski
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