1960s Timeline

Oct. 7, 1961 - President Kennedy flew to Newport, R.I., today for a weekend visit with his family. With a "Hi, Daddy," Caroline, nearly 4, threw her arms around the President and pressed her face against him. Mr. Kennedy rubbed her head, finished his handshaking, and marched off with her to an open car. A short time later, the President, Caroline, and the First Lady's mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Auchincloss, joined Mrs. Kennedy aboard the Honey Fitz, the Presiden

Oct. 5, 1961 - President Kennedy expressed "deep sorrow" today on learning that Speaker Sam Rayburn (pictured left) was incurably ill of cancer. The President's statement said: "I have learned with deep sorrow of the serious illness of my friend, Speaker Sam Rayburn. I know the whole nation will join with me and Mrs. Kennedy in prayer for Speaker Rayburn, who has served his nation so well and so faithfully for so many years." Former President Truman said he was "awfully sorry

Oct. 4, 1961 - Here is video of President Kennedy's welcoming remarks to President Abboud (pictured with the President) of the Republic of Sudan at Andrews Air Force Base today. #JFK #jfkairport #jfkfiles #jfkassassination #jfkjr #jfkinternationalairport #jfkennedy #jfkmemorial #jfklibrary #jfk100 #jfku #jfkreinactment #JFK2 #jfk2016 #jfkpresident #jfkyoga #jfkwassetup #jfkwashere #jfksportnahrung #jfkquote