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John F. Kennedy: Why Independent Leaders Often Make Powerful Systems Uncomfortable

On the birth anniversary of John F. Kennedy (JFK), the world remembers not merely a former American president, but a leader whose life continues to provoke admiration, debate, and unanswered questions. Even decades after his death, JFK remains one of the most discussed political figures in modern history. Perhaps this is because he represented something people across nations still long for — leadership that appears sincere, people-centric, and unafraid to think independently.

Assassination of John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president at 43 years.

Born: 29 May 1917, Brookline, Massachusetts, United States.

Having followed this family for 55+ yrs now, just when I think I’ve seen every picture of them imaginable, a treasure trove like this comes along! ❤️. Not sure if these are amongst the new batch of pictures recently released by the Kennedy Library or not but they’re charming.

JFK and daughter, Caroline, Hyannis Port, 1960.

if Silver Spot = $35.50 then Bullion Value*: $12.84

if Silver Spot = $38.00 then Bullion Value*: $13.74

if Silver Spot = $40.50 then Bullion Value*: $14.65

@eBay #Opening #BID $12! #Numismatic #Auction #DontMissOut! | #mintage: 277,254,766 | | #km202 | | #mint: #Philadelphia | #finish: Business | | Year(s) Minted: 1964 | | Composition: 90% Silver | | Weight: 12.5 grams | | Diameter: 30.61 mm | | Thickness: 2.15 mm |

Coin*: #MI1001IM

1964 United States Kennedy Half Dollar – Colorized

Issuer: United States

Type: Standard Circulating Coin

Year: 1964

Year(s) Minted: 1964

Engraver/Designer: Gilroy Roberts

Value: Half Dollar = 50 Cents

Currency: Dollar (1785-Present)

Composition: Silver (.900 AG)

Weight: 12.5 grams

Diameter: 30.61 mm

Thickness: 2.15 mm

Shape: Round

Edge: Milled

Mintage: 277,254,766

Mint: Philadelphia, US

Mint Mark:

Strike: Business

Orientation: ↑ ↓

KM №: 202

Rough Grade ≅: Nicely Circulated

Obverse: Portrait of John F. Kennedy, 35th President, facing left, date below.

Lettering:

LIBERTY GR IN GOD WE TRUST 1964

Reverse: Modified presidential seal of the United States of America: A shield (with vertical stripes) on the chest of an American eagle. The eagle holds an olive branch on its right talon and a bundle of thirteen arrows on its left, and in its beak a scroll with "E PLURIBUS UNUM". A circle of stars surrounds the eagle.

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM FG HALF DOLLAR

Edge: Reeded

Comments: If there is a mintmark, it is to the left of the stalk of the olive branch in the eagle's right claw.

Gilroy Roberts monogram, which some confuse for a hammer and sickle, appears on the truncation.

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