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# JFK 50

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# you get a medal
Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey among those awarded US's highest civilian honour
The Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony was lent added poignancy as the award was first minted by John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated 50 years ago this week.
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Nov 20th 2013, 6:58 PM
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JFK would be proud of Ireland's accomplishments - John Kerry
The US Secretary of State has been sharing his thoughts on the Kennedy visit, 50 years on.
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Jun 27th 2013, 3:08 PM
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In photos: JFK visits Ireland in 1963
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of John F Kennedy’s visit to Ireland, the Taoiseach described the relationship between Ireland and America as being one of “hope and history”.
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Jun 26th 2013, 7:20 AM
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“The Kennedys were more than emigrants” – 50 years on, Wexford remembers JFK
Thousands of people are attending events in New Ross today to mark JFK’s visit to the town half a century ago.
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Jun 22nd 2013, 9:20 PM
# need to know
The Evening Fix... now with added Steve Jobs film
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Jun 22nd 2013, 8:00 PM
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Will you have a cup of tea Taoiseach? Caroline Kennedy reenacts famous tea scene
The only surviving daughter of US President John F Kennedy, Caroline, and his grandchildren are in New Ross today for the JFK 50 celebrations.
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Jun 22nd 2013, 4:31 PM
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Thousands join Kennedy's relations in New Ross for JFK 50 celebrations
The only surviving daughter of US President John F Kennedy, Caroline, and his grandchildren will be in New Ross today for the celebrations.
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Jun 22nd 2013, 12:24 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…
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Jun 22nd 2013, 8:52 AM
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Pics: Only ever flame taken from JFK's grave lands in Ireland for JFK 50
The flame was given to the Irish Naval Service, who will transport it to New Ross aboard the Irish naval vessel LE ORLA.
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Jun 20th 2013, 2:52 PM
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Pics: Defence Forces due home with JFK's eternal flame
As part of the JFK 50 celebrations, the Kennedy family have allowed a flame to be taken from the US president’s grave in Arlington, the first time this has ever happened.
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Jun 20th 2013, 6:15 AM
# An Post
Here's what the JFK 50 stamps look like...
The two stamps feature pictures taken during the President’s historic four-day visit to Ireland in 1963.
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Jun 5th 2013, 12:50 PM