John F. Kennedy Campaign Stop - Bethany, West Virginia
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Plaque commemorating campaign stop by John F. Kennedy at Bethany College during the 1960 campaign.
Waymark Code: WMKAG5
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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The plaque is among several plaques in Commencement Hall commemorating presidential and candidate visits to Bethany College.

Text of plaque:

Here On
April 19, 1960
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
In his campaign for the Presidency declared in open forum, "When America chooses a President it will be on the basis of his ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the office rather than on the basis of where he goes to church on Sunday"

 

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Commencement Hall
Bethany College
Bethany, West Virginia

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