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Jfk Half
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 Spiderman JFK Half Dollar 2003  US $24.29
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 John F Kennedy Half Dollar 1964 US $.99
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 1973 John F Kennedy JFK Half Dollar Coin US $12.99
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 1982 P Kennedy Half Dollar JFK US Mint Proof US $5.70
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 1964 JFK Half dollars Q 6 US $125.00
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 1967 JFK Silver Half Dollar US $12.00
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 2 1965 JFK Silver Half Dollars US $21.00
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 6 John F Kennedy Silver Clad Half Dollar Coins 1965 1966 1967 US $9.95
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 MIXED LOT OF WASHINGTON QUARTERS JFK HALVES ROOSEVELT DIMES ALL 90 SILVER US $51.00
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Memory Lane: November, School Lunch and Jfk
November is a month that conjures up many images and many memories for everyone. Naturally, many thoughts are of food, dining and Thanksgiving Day thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale. Hale was the editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book in Philadelphia who unsuccessfully petitioned presidents Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday. She kept trying. It was not until this country was embroiled in a great Civil War that she petitioned Abraham Lincoln and her efforts bore fruit. Before then, Thanksgiving was only celebrated in New England and many Americans actually resented the holiday. Yet, despite the history and the holiday, November still makes me think of school lunch. That’s right, school lunch.
I know it seems odd. Even today, when people speak of school lunch, it is generally not in good terms. I, too, remember those canned vegetables that were probably singly most responsible for kids of my generation hating vegetables, but there was so much more to school lunch. For one thing, it was a great value and I have always appreciated good value.
Back then, school lunch was just thirty cents. Thirty cents! That was about the price of a gallon of gasoline, but it bought a half pint of milk, an entrée, (I use the term loosely), a salad, a fruit and a roll all served up hot and freshly made by nice ladies who reminded me of someone’s grandmother. Try doing that today. We dined with real silverware, not plastic, from plates the school washed and used over again, and, no matter your opinions about the quality of the meal, they did serve real food and some great rolls. Just talking about those rolls brings back memories of the scent, the texture and the flavor. Say what you will about the quality of school lunch food, but don’t touch my rolls!
In the first grade, our classroom was directly down the hallway from the school cafeteria. Everyday around 11:00 a.m., the class would be entranced by the Adventures of Dick and Jane when the glorious scent of those rolls warming in the ovens would come wafting down the hall. It might as well have been Pavlov himself standing there ringing his bell. I do not know if the rolls were made from scratch or purchased from a bakery and warmed at the school, but I know they were good enough to make anything else those ladies threw on a plate taste just a bit better. In the month of Thanksgiving, they were worthy of thanks and something to be grateful for. Yet, it took more than the month, more than the holiday, and more than the memories of school lunch to make any one of these really stand out in my memory. It took an event on November 22, 1963 to tie them all together and forever link them in my memory.
After savoring my roll and finishing my school lunch, I returned the empty plate and headed upstairs to the playground. I was one of the first ones finished with my meal and one of the first to hit the playground. It was a beautiful, warm, late November afternoon with clear, blue skies and temperatures up in the 70s. With a belly full of a hot lunch and the freedom to frolic for a while with friends on the playground, it was a perfect world and I was at the pinnacle of first-grade happiness. Almost instantly, that image was shattered and history forever changed.
I remember neither their names, nor their faces, but I will never forget their message. Some classmates who lived near the school and went home each day for lunch were just returning to the playground. They were running and excited, shouting, “The President’s been shot, the President’s been shot”. I did not know who the president was, but I knew he was an important person and that something significant just happened. I do not remember how I felt or what I was thinking, but I do remember where I was. Even at that early age, I could see the dismay in the adults I looked up to as they tried to carry on with business as usual. Later, when I grew older, I would learn the details, watch the Zapruder film, and question with friends the possibility of conspiracy, but that initial impression never left my mind. Every November, it all comes back to me and I remember being six-years old again.
They say many people remember where they were when they heard the news of the assassination. I do not know if that is true, but I know it is true for me. One moment in November 1963, I was living in the first-grade innocence of fat pencils, inexpensive lunch and the freedom to play in the Sun. The next moment, I was living in history. For that reason, November, School Lunch and JFK will always be permanently linked in my mind.
About the Author
Stan Dyer is a freelance writer out of Arvada, CO writing about many subjects, but mostly about life. Check him out as the Denver Dining Examiner at examiner.com
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JFK Half Dollar Letter Opener $58.19 The letter opener features a JFK half dollar set and the crown. This goldtone piece has a functional six-inch blade. Brand: American Coin TreasuresFeatures a JFK Half Dollar Presidential SealSix-inch goldtone blade |
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JFK $99.99 JFK - Double-sided poster |
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Colorized Santa JFK Half Dollar Goldtone Moneyclip $51.95 This moneyclip has been created by American Coin Treasure. With its spectacular goldtone finish and genuine JFK half dollar that was minted between 1964 to the present is sure to make a great addition to your collection.Comes with a Certificate of AuthenticityColorized Santa JFK Half Dollar minted 1964-presentDimensions: 3.25 inches x 2.31 x 0.125 inches |
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Colorized JFK Half Dollar Coin Travel Clock $50.91 Our new travel clock combines beauty with practicality. The front case frames a genuine JFK Colorized Half Dollar, exquisitely colorized to enhance the many details of its famous design. The sleek elegant casing houses a state-of-the-art quartz movement. Presented by American Coin TreasuresColorized JFK Half DollarSmall enough to tuck in a suitcaseAdds a charming touch to any room Makes a thoughtful gift for any travelerDimensions: 2 inches x 2 inches x 0.875 inches |
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American Coin Treasures JFK Half Dollar Army Keyring $35.31 Exquisite Army Tiffany style keyring includes a genuine JFK half dollarKeyring has beautifully colorized Army emblemMakes a great gift for the coin or military enthusiast |
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JFK Conspiracies: The JFK Assasination $9.99 JFK Conspiracies: The JFK Assasination |
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Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport $149.99 Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport > NYC > 13530 140th St > Jamaica > NY > 11436>Location. The Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport is located in Jamaica, N.Y., one half mile from John F. Kennedy International Airport. Times Square, the Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are within 13 miles. The South Street Seaport Museum is 11 miles away. Jamaica is in the Queens borough. Hotel Features. The Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport serves international cuisine at Café 140. The hotel's business center is open 24 hours daily. Complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby. Meeting and event space is available. This New York hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and offers safe deposit boxes. The hotel includes a fitness center and saunas. Photographs of New York are displayed throughout the hotel and guestrooms. Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport are equipped with flat screen televisions with cable access and complimentary high speed Internet access. Complimentary newspapers are delivered to the guestrooms weekdays. Guestrooms include desks with ergonomic chairs. Bedding features down pillows. Bathrooms include granite counters. Guestrooms include coffeemakers. Room service is available. Easy chairs with matching ottomans provide extra seating. Expert Tip. The Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport offers complimentary shuttle service 24 hours a day to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport.>The closest major airports to Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport are:New York, NY (JFK John F. Kennedy Intl.) 3 km / 1.8 miNew York, NY (LGA LaGuardia) 13.4 km / 8.3 miThe preferred airport for Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport is New York, NY (JFK John F. Kennedy Intl.). Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre. |
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Armed Forces Commemorative Colorized JFK Navy Half-dollar $18.68 Armed Forces Commemorative JFK Navy Half-dollar is a great gift for any coin collectorCoin is beautifully colorized with the Navy emblemCelebrate the United States Navy with the genuine JFK half-dollar |
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Armed Forces Commemorative Colorized JFK Marines Half-dollar $19.3 Armed Forces Commemorative JFK Half-dollar is a great gift for any coin collectorCoin is beautifully colorized with the Marines emblemCelebrate the United States Marines with the genuine JFK half-dollar |
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Armed Forces Commemorative Colorized JFK Army Half-dollar $20.76 Armed Forces Commemorative JFK Half-dollar is a great gift for any coin collectorCoin is beautifully colorized with the Army emblemCelebrate the United States Army with the genuine JFK half-dollar |
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Armed Forces Commemorative Colorized JFK Air Force Half-dollar $20.76 Armed Forces Commemorative JFK Half-dollar is a great gift for any coin collectorCoin is beautifully colorized with the Air Force emblemCelebrate the United States Air Force with the genuine JFK half-dollar |
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American Coin Treasures Colorized JFK Family Half Dollar Keychain $51.95 In JFK's honor, a colorized version of his legendary profile on the JFK Half Dollar is used to create this key chain. By his side is the portrait of his wife Jackie along with the now famous image of his young son John's salute.JFK Family Half Dollar keychainBrand: American Coin TreasureColorized JFK half dollarWife Jackie along with the image of his young son John's saluteIncludes a Certificate of AuthenticityDimensions: 2.75 inches high x 1.375 inches wide x 0.187 inches deep |
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American Coin Treasures JFK Half Dollar Marines Keyring $39.47 Collectible keychain is a great gift for adults and childrenExquisite Tiffany-style key ring includes a genuine JFK half dollarCoin is beautifully colorized with the Marines emblemMeasures 3.25 inches high x 2.25 inches wide x 1.063 inches deep |
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American Coin Treasures JFK Half Dollar Navy Keyring $37.38 Collectible keychain is a great gift for adults and childrenExquisite Tiffany-style key ring includes a genuine JFK half dollarCoin is beautifully colorized with the Navy emblemMeasures 3.25 inches high x 2.25 inches wide x 1.063 inches deep |
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American Coin Treasures JFK Half Dollar Goldtone Moneyclip $56.32 This money clip has been created by American Coin Treasure. With its spectacular goldtone and a genuine JFK half dollar minted from 1964-2011 it is sure to make a great addition to your collection.Color: Goldtone Comes with a Certificate of AuthenticityJFK half dollar minted from 1964-2011Dimensions: 3.25 inches x 2.31 x 0.125 inches |