March 12, 1960, Twin City News-Record
With a Presidential election looming less than two months from now, the country's focus on the candidates was never higher. That is, unless we go back 60 years to the days of John F. Kennedy vs Richard Nixon. Although it isn't the greatest quality, this photo will act as a teaser for a more detailed article later in the week regarding JFK's visit to Menasha in early 1960. A long-time blog reader tipped me off to this historical happening (I was three years old at the time, so my memory of this is zilch!). Needless to say, his visit brought great excitement to the valley and to those who saw him in person, I'm sure. We'll delve into this in more depth in coming days.
I recall (accurately?) our History teacher at SMHS, Michael Ellis, telling us he met/shook hands with JFK at two different events in 8 hours. Mr. Ellis told us that the second time JFK paused and asked Mr. Ellis if he'd seen him earlier that day..
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