Elegy for a Elegy for a Young Young

AmericanAmericanRonald Lo PrestiRonald Lo Presti

Presented by Mr. Sierakowski (2008)Presented by Mr. Sierakowski (2008)West Aurora High School West Aurora High School

Symphonic BandSymphonic Band

Grade 4

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History of this compositionHistory of this composition

Ronald Lo Presti (b. 1933-1985.)Ronald Lo Presti (b. 1933-1985.)

Dedicated to the memory of our Dedicated to the memory of our 3535thth President, John F. President, John F. Kennedy (1917-1963.)Kennedy (1917-1963.)

JFK oil painting in the White House

Elegy for a Young AmericanElegy for a Young American

What is an Elegy?What is an Elegy?

How is this piece outlined?How is this piece outlined?–Stages of GriefStages of Grief

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Stages of Grief (Kubler-Ross)Stages of Grief (Kubler-Ross)

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Why was Kennedy so loved?Why was Kennedy so loved?

He brought hope, life, and vigor to the He brought hope, life, and vigor to the American people.American people.

America’s Royal Family.America’s Royal Family.

Kennedy was a true Kennedy was a true leader of the White House.leader of the White House.

JFK

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Before Kennedy’s Presidency…Before Kennedy’s Presidency…

Born in Brookline, Massachusetts.Born in Brookline, Massachusetts. Schooling at HarvardSchooling at Harvard U.S. Army volunteer declinedU.S. Army volunteer declined Becomes U.S. Navy Captain HeroBecomes U.S. Navy Captain Hero Enters the House and Senate Enters the House and Senate

RepresentativeRepresentative Runs for Presidency in 1960Runs for Presidency in 1960

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Kennedy is elected PresidentKennedy is elected President Kennedy is sworn in 1961Kennedy is sworn in 1961

Bay of PigsBay of Pigs

Cuban Missile CrisisCuban Missile Crisis

Peace CorpsPeace Corps

Civil RightsCivil Rights

Space ProgramSpace Program

John F. Kennedy in his office.

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Kennedy’s AssassinationKennedy’s Assassination

Occurred on November 22, 1963Occurred on November 22, 1963

Captured on filmCaptured on film

Lee Harvey OswaldLee Harvey Oswald

Dallas Book Dallas Book DepositoryDepository

Overview of Dallas Memorial Square

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More on the AssassinationMore on the Assassination

Spot where JFK was shot, Dallas, Texas Dallas Morning News the following day.

JFK and Jackie in the motorcade.

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Lee Harvey Oswald AssassinatedLee Harvey Oswald Assassinated

Lee Harvey Oswald CapturedLee Harvey Oswald Captured

Denies everything.Denies everything.

Jack RubyJack Ruby

Oswald is escorted, Ruby approaches with gun

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Kennedy’s FuneralKennedy’s Funeral

Caroline and John Jr. saluting his fatherThe Riderless horse, “Blackjack”

Burial Site in Arlington National CemeteryFuneral Procession leaves the White House

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Kennedy MemorialKennedy Memorial

Located in Dallas, Located in Dallas, Texas Texas

CenotaphCenotaph

Originally built with no Originally built with no meaningmeaning

Renovations finished in Renovations finished in 19991999

JFK Memorial, Renovation 1999

Inside the JFK Memorial

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Related InformationRelated Information

Conspiracy TheoriesConspiracy Theories– Who killed Kennedy?Who killed Kennedy?– Single Bullet Theory?Single Bullet Theory?

JFK: The MovieJFK: The Movie

Kennedy CurseKennedy Curse

Kennedys TodayKennedys Today

John F. Kennedy, 35th President

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