American Couple Reacts: Visit America Without Leaving Britain! The JFK Memorial! Mark Felton Video!
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- American Couple Reacts: Visit America Without Leaving Britain! The JFK Memorial! Mark Felton! JFK 60 Years Later. First Time Reaction! This Wednesday, November 22, 2023 marks 60 years to the day that beloved American President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated in Texas. The World stopped and everyone that was alive at the time, remember where they were the day they heard the sad, shocking news. We honor our late, slain President with this INCREDIBLE piece of history that we had never heard about before. Natasha is nearly a JFK historian and had not heard of this very special monument in the United Kingdom. Wait until you see this and learn about it with us! So moving, so perfect! Queen Elizabeth herself dedicated this to JFK and the American people in 1965. Please show respect in the comments, this is very meaningful to us. Thank you SO much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also, please click the Like button. Thank you for your support! *More Links below...
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This Wednesday, November 22, 2023 marks 60 years to the day that beloved American President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated in Texas. The World stopped and everyone that was alive at the time, remember where they were the day they heard the sad, shocking news. We honor our late, slain President with this INCREDIBLE piece of history that we had never heard about before. Natasha is nearly a JFK historian and had not heard of this very special monument in the United Kingdom. Wait until you see this and learn about it with us! So moving, so perfect! Queen Elizabeth herself dedicated this to JFK and the American people in 1965. Please show respect in the comments, this is very meaningful to us. Thank you SO much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also, please click the Like button. Thank you for your support!
I don't remember seeing the news clip before. But I do know about land and I have seen marks video.
Please look up the the American War Cemetry in Maddingley, Cambridgeshire UK.....I am sure that is US territory..it is stunning and beautiful. I visit it each year to to lay flowers to the fallen US Service men, mainly airmen. There is a huge mall (wall) of the missing. Alton Glenn Miller's name is on it. army air force Major. Plus a personal letter from the Queen when it was opened. Plenty bits on youtube. 🇬🇧
@@TheSecurdiscIt's not US territory.
You need to put a visit to this place on your bucket list now 🇺🇸🇬🇧 !
I had just turned 21. It was friday, end of the working week and I had just walked into the pub in Bethnal Green road in East London to meet up with my mates when they showed this on the telly. We were all pretty shocked " knocked bandy" was the expression I used. We talked about it for 15 or 20 minutes, then we started arguing about where we were going to go "Out on the pull " that means picking up girls.What can I say, we were callow youths. Obviously as I got a little older the full impact of what had happened sank in, which just proves that you can't put an old head on young shoulders.Anyway that's how I remember it. My kindest regards to you lovely ladies
The UK & US are a family. Some times we may disagree, some times we may fall out, but we will always be connected by our common history, aims and love of freedom.
Well said
There may be an ocean between us, but as they say: "Blood is thicker than water".
I feel that’s true with people of the USA. But not the government.
Any UK person who doesn’t know Walter is an ignorance person
@@TheNatashaDebbieShowHi there, having watched your reaction. You may be interested in this British Pathe footage with the late Queen Elizabeth II dedication to JFK.
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Our late Queen, got on brilliantly with JFK. It was her personal choice to honour him.
What an incredible video. The respect Queen Elizabeth had for this great man. What a tribute ❤🇺🇸🇬🇧
Yes .... ... US ..we BRITS have the most utmost respect and thanks for the support of the USA ...going back decades . This small but meaningful mark of repect for one of USA'S Greatest Preidents has ever had . My late Queen knew exactly what needed to be done to respect this great man ..! HOW well she did it !
We are Cousins and I am very proud and thankful to all the American Soldiers that laid down their lives with British Troops to defeat Hitler!
God bless you all!
Absolutely 💯.
I was sitting with my mother here in the UK watching evening television when the programme stopped and a news alert came on. We were told Kennedy had been shot, my mother cried out oh no, we were told what had happened then suddenly we were told he had died. We sat in shock. Kennedy was well respected here in the UK in fact the queen ordered Westminster Abbey to toll it's bell for one hour in respect for the President.Yes we did see the Kronkite announcement
I was 7 years old living in London sitting at home with my mother watching tv when this news flash came on . At 67 years age it is a moment that has stayed with me my whole life .
Can you recall who the BBC newsreader was? Michael Aspel maybe?
I was a 13 year old, Scottish girl, watching tv with my parents. I can remember the announcement and how shocked we were. I followed the proceedings day by day up to the funeral and watched and listened to the reactions of the US public. I have seen the Walter Cronkite clip A lot of the footage on BBC was direct from the USA.
@@w0033944 no I cannot recall I was only 7 years of age but I dont think it was Michael Aspel . Its the images that stuck and the reaction of my mother . I think it was US reporting .
@@w0033944I think it was Richard Dimbleby...
British Citizen here, We all breath the same air! Never in our History has our common Value's/Democracy been more in need of re-establishing in a modern society as now, important to remind ourselves of Respect our late Queen Elizabeth II had and we should all learn from it and also from J F Kennedy speeches, this world can be improved for the benefit of all, we just have to want to achieve it and remember the World is Stronger in Unity.
Such a poignant gesture from our gracious Queen to a great and brave statesman. 😢
Absolutely! 🇺🇸♥️🇬🇧
I was a young British soldier at the time....I recall infinite sadness, shock and disbelief.
Thank you for your service many respects from 🇬🇧
Just like the US national anthem being played at Buckingham Palace after 9/11, this is an example of actions speaking louder than words. I've been to this site and it's well worth a visit. It's close to Windsor and easy to get to. The late Queen Elizabeth could be very subtle. When a member of the Saudi Arabian royal family visited the UK she took him for a drive around one of the royal estates; at the time women in Saudi Arabia were not permitted to drive.
I was 4 and a bit years old on that sad day. I was to young to understand why my mum and dad, their freinds and neighbours, were deeply saddened by the terrible crime. But on talking with my late mum about it several years ago she confirmed it was a very dark time, here and in the US.
From the uk and didn’t know about that event. But that is the hardest piece of diplomacy I have ever heard of. While she had massive national and international credibility, as a constitutional monarch, she had very little actual power. That one act of a woman driving a member of the Saudi Family around was a very cute and powerful way of saying…..these are our values. If his was one of her Estates sure it would have been on of her Land Rovers which are very reliable and robust…..but would have been funny if it had broken down and from her war time training she had changed the carburettor!
The week after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Queen met with Justin Trudeau. As they shook hands for the media photo, between them was a huge display of flowers - yellow and blue - the colours of the flag of Ukraine.
Buckingham Palace denied that there was any significance behind the flowers, but the people of Ukraine (and presumably, Putin) got the message.
@@pintpot She could and should have used her powerful influence to effect change in Trudeau's behaviour towards the people. She was still the Monarch in Canada She could and should have found a way to signal disapproval of his contempt for Canadian democracy.
@@judithcressey1682 Read the room, Judith.
Thank you for showing this. I am ashamed to say I didn’t know about this. It doesn’t surprise me that it was Queen Elizabeth’s idea to do this, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she helped with the ideas for the design. She was a very smart and caring lady. The idea of the the tree so people bow is an amazing touch. As you know we always bow to the Queen and now King. So to pass that honour to a President shows. How much he was respected. xx🇺🇸
Until I first visited Runnymede a few years ago, I never knew it was there. It's a beautiful walk steeped in history and nature. You can walk on a little further through the woods to visit the RAF memorial - this commemorates the 20,0000 RAF personnel who were lost during World WarII with no known grave.
The Magna Carta
Can't think of anything less from our beloved late Queen.She had a real mothers heart,and a wonderful compassion.😊
Our Nations are respectfully connected across the world with unfortunate significant events. Natasha and Debbie have highlighted the relationship between Britain and the US with regard to JFK with such meaning. Australia shows their respect too, with a JFK Memorial area within Treasury Gardens in Melbourne.
Wow! Thanks for this video ladies. I knew we had a memorial but I didn’t know any of the beautiful detail of it. I’m not crying, honestly. I love that our dear late Queen did this for your country in honour of such a great man. The bond between our countries is and always had been unbreakable. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 💜
What the video didn't show was that Ted and Bobby Kennedy were also there with Jackie Kennedy, John and Caroline on that day this memorial was unveiled in 1965, and given to the United States "in perpetuity".
You asked if we have seen those news clips of JFK's assassination before in the UK; yes, many times. There are always documentaries on President Kennedy at this time of year, 60th anniversary on Wednesday.
Love from the UK 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸
We British will always be your friends.
The memorial sculptor was an English chap named Alan Collins. He left the UK in 1968 and a lot of his work can be seen in numerous locations across the US. After moving back to the UK in later life he is sadly no longer with us. Today I have learned something new and will look forward to visiting
Thank you ladies for your kind words about the UK and your appreciation.
As a Brit of 57 years I am ashamed to say I never knew this monument existed, but I have probably driven past it many times. I will definitely have to visit and pay my respects. There are treasures like this throughout the UK, I remember many years ago driving up the M11 in Cambridgeshire with my wife and we spotted rows and rows of white crosses in the distance, we diverted to see what it was and came across a beautiful cemetery and memorial for US airmen and women just outside Cambridge, I was so proud we had created such a beautiful place especially for those that fought along side us in WW II. There is a lovely video about it called "The Friendly Invasion - Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial" if you want to react.
US land US laws so I guess anyone born there has the right to bear arms while on that land;you can see where this issue leads and why it’s remained a secret 😉
I once dropped a daughter off at Heathrow airport and decided to visit Runnymede before lunch. I discovered the Kennedy memorial quite by accident as I had no idea it existed. For those more intrigued by natural history, just across the river is the Ankerwycke Yew Tree, thought to be 3000 years old.
A befitting memorial to one amazing President. A great loss to the world and as a Brit ..proud we could do this small act of respect . Thank you to our late Queen who always knew instantly what needed to be done .
I am 89, English, and was at a cocktail party in Rome when Kennedy was shot. We were mixed nationalities there. Everything stopped dead. Certainly people in all western countries who were adult at the time would place it in the same category as the other days and events you mention. People were shocked because the assassination of an important western leader or personage was something at that time unheard of in people’s memories. Today it is almost expected, so things have changed greatly. I was living in Rome in 1963. Ive seen that clip many times since. Kennedy had visited Rome shortly before his death. Very interesting, thank you.
i have not wept like this since the Queen died,i had no idea that there was a memorial to Kennedy in the UK. Thank you for sharing this video,i will definately visit to pay my respects and will be thinking of the two of you.With everything thats happening politically in your country,its nice to see two,down to earth people such as yourselves being so genuine.you give me hope for the future. Thank you ladies
I have seen Walter on this before; the fact that he’s reported on horrific events previously and yet you can still see the shock and disbelief as he’s reading it still hits hard.
Runnymede is a beautiful place; it’s got the Aircrew memorial overlooking the place - very peaceful.
It's also where Magna Carta was signed.
I visited the memorial around 20 years ago. It was a lovely summer day and the trees were scattering the sunshine all around. Luckily, we were the only two there and we sat in silence just savouring the atmo5. It was peaceful and calm. After a few minutes a party 9f people arrived and we left quietly. A lovely experience.
I visited Runnymede for the first time in June this year and had no idea of the existence of this memorial before I went. It is a very peaceful spot with wonderful views over the river. The hill is pretty steep, though obviously worth the effort. FYI, there is also a Magna Carta memorial erected by the American Bar Association not far from the JFK memorial. That too is well worth a visit.
Gosh, this was an incredibly moving video today ladies. Thank you, I for one had no idea about this memorial to JFK or the gift of land made to the USA. Having been born 6 years after the President's assassination I've only ever seen footage of the entourage in the day and not the news report you showed. We Brits are often perceived as being a bit frosty and stuffy but I'm sure for those who care to scratch below the surface as you have done so often on your channel it's plain to see that we have soft hearts. For us gesture and symbolism is more often the way to express our emotion as is so often demonstrated not only in all our ceremonial pomp and pageantry but in more solemn situations such as the Tomb of the unknown warrior, the story behind the Victoria Cross and indeed this instance to demonstrate just a few examples.
Hands across the ocean to all! 💞🙏🇺🇸🇬🇧
I personally am very grateful for the American people and its military Forces in Britain. A Bond or Band of Brothers across a choppy sea .Belief in Democracy is a pivotal moment in politics and history.
Sadly JFK's dad was no friend of Britain in WW2, predicting Hitler would ring our neck "like a chicken". Prompting Churchill to comment "some chicken, some neck."
Ended up crying listening to you two read the memorial… so much potential wasted because of one person’s insanity so sad .sending love to the USA❤
not one person ?
There were those who were opposed to his plans. This was far from the insanity of one man. This was very well planned...evil.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a conservative or a liberal, in the UK President Kennedy was was admired as a great man and great President.
God bless America from your UK friends❤
King John is buried in my hometown, in a place of honour in front of the High Altar at Worcester Cathedral. He is obviously famous for putting the seal on the Magna Carta (which he wasn't very happy about) but also for being the brother of the mighty King Richard the Lionheart. I visited Worcester Cathedral a few months ago with my friend and her 6-year-old daughter. At King John's crypt, she asked what it was, I told her that's where King John lies, she then asked "Is he dead" Bless her cotton socks ❤ I have had to edit this comment, having written the original before watching the video to the end. I shared tears with you Natasha as of mutual respect we have of two Great countries for this amazing man JFK, as I'm sure many fellow Brits & Americans did too. Thank you to my favorite cousins across the pond 🥰
John gets a bad rap really. At least he tried to govern England while his bro was off on his vanity crusades. History eh!?
As always a wonderful reaction. Debbie summed it up so eloquently. My Mom (85) can remember where she was and had seen JFK en route to pay respect at his sisters grave at Chatsworth.
I was aware of this memorial, as I am a lover of English history, so when I visited Runnymede I also visited this place. Britain went from continually patting itself on the back many centuries ago, to almost being ashamed of it's history nowadays. I am not right wing or left wing, like Matthew McConaughey (I hope he runs for President someday) - I am a centrist. In one small way at least, I have tried to lead my life, ie, if you have something important to do....then bloody well do it to the very best of your ability.
I was serving as an engineer on a merchant ship in Columbo harbour in Sri Lanka and was awakened with the news, but I didn’t believe it until I went out on deck and saw that most of the ships in that huge harbour, irrespective of their nationality, were flying their ensigns at half mast. Love your channel, keep doing what you are doing.
I lived for many years in Windsor...just a three miles from Runnymeade. I used to walk to the memorial a lot and it was always well viewed and a lot of Americans visiting the Royal borough of Windsor to see the castle would make the trip. Its a simple but beautiful place to be. And very emotional.
I was actually listening on my shortwave radio to the Voice of America carrying a live broadcast from Dallas when JFK was shot. I ran downstairs to tell my Dad and he didn''t believe me until he turned on the TV. I was 18 years old, living in the UK at the time - I emigrated to New Zealand in 1974.
Many thanks to you two ladies for your programmes, always informative and interesting - Martin
I think the thing about the memorial is how "British" it is. The site is loaded with symbolism but everything is almost achingly simple. You should definitely visit Runnymede when you come over, the Magna Carta monument, the kennedy memorial and the RAF memorial to the airmen lost in action are all really close to each other, plus it's just down the road from Windsor castle, so you can make a day of it. I've been three times , once not long after it was built when I was s teenager, once when we took some of my Yorkshire relatives to Windsor and once with a friend from work and his pen pal and her sister who were from California. We'd done Hampton court palace earlier in the day and ended up at Runnymede. Pete and I hung back while the girls looked at the stone and cried.
Strangely enough this one incident has always stayed with me throughout my entire life, I can remember watching the broadcast from Dallas because in the Uk it would have been evening time. I was ten years old and now I’m 70.
He was so well loved by the UK population this was probably the greatest catastrophe since the announcement of WW11. I have never forgotten it the memory has stayed with me too this day.
Such a great man.
I was 15, living in the UK and was upstairs in my bedroom listening to music on Radio Luxembourg (the BBC at that time did not broadcast a Top 20 and the UK had no commercial radio so many young people followed the charts on Radio Luxembourg - however that is by the by). Friday evening was when my mother's two sisters visited so the TV was not on. However a friend came rushing over to tell them that President Kennedy had been shot and mum called me down. We put the TV on and heard the news confirmed. Everyone was shocked to the core. The funeral was one of the first live broadcasts from another country to the UK. The ceremony was extremely moving and when a contingent of nine pipers of the Black Watch Regiment appeared in the funeral procession we wept. Apparently the inclusion of a foreign military unit in the funeral of an American President was unprecedented and was made at the request of Mrs Kennedy as the President had enjoyed a recital they had given earlier on the South Lawn at the White House.
Radio Luxembourg - on my little radio under the covers. Great memories.
I was living in Northern Ireland, as a RAF wife, in Ballykelly, and my daughter was having her third birthday party, when suddenly someone was frantically knocking on the door..A shocked tearful mother had come to tell me the President was assassinated...I couldn't believe it! We went outside, and everywhere people were already outside their married quarters, just crying and holding on to each other..never forgot the impact....
I was born after the assassination happened but grew up watching that news clip quite a few times, I am in Australia but love any kind of history so I would seek out more information. I loved the photo of Jackie Kennedy and the royal family at the dedication, especially with Prince Phillip holding JFK jnr's hand. HMTQ was an amazing woman with her thoughts and kindness.
I live just about 8 miles from there, have been many times, and driven past thousands of times. What you said about the depth of thought and planning never really sunk in until now. When you come over (and I know you will!) I know this will be a significant stop off for you. The whole site is beautiful and steeped in history, both politically and in nature, as the Thames continues to flow majestically through and by the monuments, as an allegory that time flows past and events and people must be remembered along the way.
Shame your President today doesn't like us.
Not surprising he doesn't don't know who he is himself
Biden's father had British ancestry. His mother had Irish ancestry. Biden is a very conflicted individual who sides with his mother over his father.
@@gaynor1721 dontated to NORAID back in the day .
I was 6 when President Kennedy was killed but I distinctly remember my mother bursting into tears at the news. I didn’t understand what had happened but was concerned for my mum so I tried to comfort her. I remember her telling me through the tears that he was one of the greatest men who had ever lived and someone who brought hope and optimism to the world. I never forgot that day.
I should have said I am from Manchester in the UK - the President’s death affected everyone here.
@@barriewilkinson1455 When this happened, I was 7, and discovered why some people in Liverpool, had J.F.K.'s picture on their walls! I still feel a great sense of loss!
Mark Felton makes great,great videos. I can't recommend his channel highly enough.
I’m English and I’ve seen this news piece, it’s also in the film JFK, he was and is still one of my favourite presidents, Abraham Lincoln is another. Kennedy died 3 years before I was born. Thank you for teaching me something about my country , this is so beautiful and shows what a special bond our country’s have 🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️
Same here, English, born in 82, so obviously missed it in real time, but I've seen it in the JFK film, I think it showed on Channel 5? Fairly recently, as well coming across it in different things on TH-cam over the years
No matter our occasional differences, or mistakes we've made in the past, our two nations will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder in order to bear the burden Kennedy spoke of. Our closeness was forged by the bonds formed by our servicemen and women, who fought and died together for the same cause. That bond will never be broken. Cheers from the UK.!
I love you girls. I’m so glad you had this bought to your attention. All the symbolism shows how much thought went into the memorial and how WE, ordinary people love our American cousins x
Thank You so very much ladies for showcasing this video, my wife and I visited Runnymede about 10 years ago on a trip to the UK to see her family. I will say not only is that acre of land so perfectly maintained, it is a tough walk to get to the gate area done on purpose to make your journey a task. But as you enter the gate it has such a peaceful but eerie feeling to it as your adventure begins. You are forced to bow also under the Hawthorn branch as to your right the land slopes down and to your left is the huge tree itself so you must bow under the branch.
So brilliantly thought out and executed to show the love and respect to this incredible man who like any man had his flaws.
We will always remember him.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤❤❤
My parents (British) lived in New York until February 1963 when they moved down to the Bahamas where I was born six months later. They had lived there for three years and both got green cards and both pledged allegiance to the flag. In those days the UK was one of a short list of favoured nations and they were effectively US citizens on that basis.
However in 1965 Edward Kennedy got rid of the favoured nation concept and made the whole World welcome to apply for citizenship.
The extent that my Dad was regarded as a citizen was proved in 1968 when he received a letter saying that he was number 120 on a draft list to go and fight in Vietnam. With a good career and two children by then he was appalled and went to the US embassy and revoked his citizenship. He had also already served two years in the Royal Navy. As far as I know my late mother didn't lose hers and for all I know neither did I as their son.
I once tried to enquire about this but the records must be buried deep in a vault somewhere and it it is hard enough to get anyone to even answer the phone.
So anyway on the day of the assassination I was three months old minus four days with my mother at the doctor's surgery in Nassau getting some vaccinations. I was actually fewer miles from Dallas than most Americans.
The beauty of this monument is in its simplicity. Nothing garish or over the top. The symbolism of having fifty steps representing the fifty states in an area of natural beauty, close to where one of the greatest documents in the world was signed over eight hundred years ago and which formed the basis of the American Constitution was a stroke of genius. I am sure the Queen knew exactly what she was doing when she gifted this piece of land, in this particular location to be forever part of America.
In tears watching this, jfk was one of the greatest leaders of all time. Being a brit we are aware of the importance of magna carta and its founding ideas not only here but for other nations that were founded in the future. Us brits don't like to shout out about our achievements but it's nice when we're recognised for these things. We have a special relationship, some don't recognise it but we do. I love you two and the United States of America and her people and most of you feel the same. We both work for global stability together. History tells everyone of mistakes and advances. The United Kingdom has a huge history, mistakes and advances but all you have to do is take a look through the pages (Internet) and see that it's mostly been for the greater good ,( later history). GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL OF HER ALLIES.
What a wonderful and touching tribute to a great man. Our beautiful Queen always knew the right thing to do. If I ever get to Windsor one day I'll make sure to pay a visit!
I love learning about history and I got my parents to take me to see Runnymede and the JFK memorial when I was about 10 years old.
Thank you for the love and respect you always show for Queen Elizabeth, It is lovely to see just a little of the love and respect back the other way with such a beautiful and well thought out memorial. Very moving video but a great one too x
I am from the UK and had never heard of the memorial so thank you.
Same as from 🇬🇧 I thought he was buried in 🇺🇸
I was talking to an old school friend on the evening that the news came through of the assassination (I was 14) and we were all totally shocked. I remember saying to my friend, why would anybody want to do that ! As the years have gone by we find out, don't we, that the world is not the place a 14 year old imagined.
So true.
I live just a few miles from here, it’s also worth mentioning that overlooking Runnymede at Coopers Hill, is the Air Forces Memorial, an amazing memorial commemorating all U.K. and commonwealth air crew who lost their lives in WWII and have no known grave.
I live near Hethel which was a USAAF base in WW2. It's now home to Lotus cars. There's a memorial dedicated to the aircrews of USAAF Hethel in the local churchyard. The statistics are shocking to read.
The memorial is dedicated to service men and women from the Commonwealth serving in the RAF.
Though illegal Americans did enlisted in the Commonwealth Armed Forces before the USA entered the war, those missing in action while flying for the Commonwealth are also honored on this memorial.
Our late Queen Elizabeth ll was the best, President Kennedy was the best. They will always be admired, respected and very much missed. God bless, from Bakewell, in Derbyshire, England x
I imagine I would have been in my cot asleep .I'd have been just over one year old. Aldous Huxley, the writer, died on the same day Kennedy was assassinated to death. Though the president's death overshadowed his own. The day after the assassination the BBC broadcast the first ever episode of Doctor Who, Giving us a cultural icon.
I remember that day vividly. I was a cinema projectionist at the London Pavilion Cinema in Piccadilly Circus. During a brief break, I was listening to the radio when the news came through. I couldn't believe what I was hearing and ran into the projection room and told my colleagues who just stood there with mouths open. Within the hour the whole country was in shock. I have been to the memorial and it is very moving. And yes the Cronkite broadcast was shown here.
Lovely and moving video, thank you both. I grew up near to Runnymede but didn’t visit the memorial (was unaware of it as a child), which is surprising as my mum loved JFK - she’d often tell us of hearing he’d been shot while working as a student nurse in London and how devastated she was. Personally I find him a fascinating and inspiring figure and only wish we had politicians today of half his calibre: the world would have been very different had he lived.
The Walter Cronkite clip is played quite regularly on U.K. television, as there are often programmes about the president during certain anniversaries of his assassination (10 Years, 25 years, 50 years etc.) given it was such a major global event and he was so popular over here. I’m surprised your British friends had never seen it.
Went there earlier this year. Walked up the steps to find a beautifully quiet woodland glade, with just the sounds of nature - birds and insects. After a few appropriately quiet moments, the quietness was overtaken by a great noise. I looked up to see an American Airlines 777 on the climb out from Heathrow. It just seemed strangely fitting.
I was a boy scout aged 13 when I came home from a meeting and heard with the same degree of shock at the assassination of JFK as we all felt at the more recent 911 incident.
My wife (who is an American but lived here for over 30 years now) visited this place last week. Very special place. High on a hill overlooking the Thames. The place that we spend a lot of time on as we live on a boat. Peace to you all......
The man who carved and etched the memorial, Alan Collins, also worked on many other projects including most of the statues that now stand at Guildford Cathedral (I think he made 14 or 15 just for that one Cathedral).
I wasn't born when the assassination happened, but I have seen the clip of Walter Cronkite announcing the Presidents death. Really admire how, despite being visibly distressed at the news, Cronkite still did his professional best in continuing reporting. It must have been so hard to keep it together.
Never forgotten.
I was 10 when my sister told me President Kennedy had been shot.
I had the same sense of unreality last year, when I walked into my house and my wife told me about the Queen.
For a moment, the world falls apart.
Nowadays, the JFK Memorial at Runnymede is a short distance away.
Interestingly, the Magna Carta Memorial was put there by the US Bar Association.
Another credit to you guys.
You might also like to know that the site is overlooked by the Air Forces Memorial.
A lot of history in a square mile.
The monument was designed by Geoffrey Jellicoe The main memorial is a single block of Portland Stone cut from the same quarry as the stones of St,Paul's Cathedral.
Being totally British born and bred, I was fortunate to have a Dad who believed History is knowledge. I can remember the news coming from the US about JFK, I was only 9 at the time but was allowed to watch the news. Dad felt it was important we knew what was happening in the World good or bad.
On a lighter note you may be interested to know that there is an American Museum and gardens in Bath, It is a beautiful GradeII listed building and the garden is amazing. I have visited more than once with my best pal, who lives in Wiltshire.
Amazing Video, thanks Girls. The Bond between our Two Nations is one that will never be Broken and is one that I am so proud of. We are so alike in so many ways. I was only Four years old when The World lost one of it's most Charismatic Leaders but it's something that people of all generations can relate to. I first came across this Video a while ago and it's one that I have Recommended a couple of times because I knew it would be of particular interest. When you both get to come and visit us, this is one place that you must come and see. Best wishes to you both and thank you for all your hard work 🙏🙏💞💞
@stephensmith44. Hi, I'm a Brit and very disillusioned with what is happening now in America. I agree with your sentiments, however unfortunately the Bond between our two nations won't exist if Trump becomes President again. He said the other day and previously that among other atrocities, he is going to abandon America's allies and leave NATO. So we would no longer be "cousins from across the pond", but more like enemies. That one insane, godless lunatic is going to destroy USA and the ripple effect will be felt around the world. JFK was great. But those types of people seem to be a thing from the past. It saddens me so much when reminiscing about the good times and then compare it with the madness today. I'm getting old and wish good things to good people. But there seem to be too many, "bad apples" nowadays. Sorry for rambling, I'm just worried. ✌
I was only about 18 months old when JFK was assassinated so obviously can't remember this happening but I know very well who Walter Cronkite was and have seen this clip many times. It's when he takes his glasses off, looks up to the clock, and then has to compose himself because, as you say, he's just realised the enormity of what he's just said. There was also a very good programme (UK spelling!!) on TV a few years ago when he was talking about his experiences in London during the blitz - well worth watching too.
As a small child the day Kennedy was murdered I was unaware of his passing. It wasn't until later that I came to find out about him and his family. In spite of his foibles, which were present in many men of his day, I found a true leader, a great ambassador for the democratic ideal, and a man who would pursue the path of peace for the world we all live in. As such he became a victim of his time too. If that path was altered by the death of JFK, it was closed off completely when RFK was put down too. I have read many books about the Kennedys, and the assassinations, and watched footage of them in family biography, political times and their murders, and in the world we now have, and most particularly modern America, their loss can be clearly seen. I still have many of the books and the DVD footage about them. Although I have my own opinions about the assassinations, what lay here that displays how different America would be had he lived lay in that first speech within this presentation. "The free flow of information no matter how unpalatable to the people" (I paraphrase of course), had it been someone else who was shot...Kennedy would have released the files that the successive governments of the USA have refused to do. If there was no cover up, why is the truth (or what's left of it) still hidden, when the truth is a fundamental part of freedom, and all we want. What do they have to hide I wonder? After all this time has passed us by. You Two though represent the good side of America. Ambassadors for our special relationship. You will always be most welcome on our tiny, history littered island. Be well Ladies.
I was 8 yrs old when this happened and I still remember my Mum and Dad were in tears and utter shock. I just remember Jackie Kennedy and her small children at that funeral which we watched on the BBC, and I also remember that newscaster at that time and watched it many times since. I live quite near to Runnymead but haven't been to the Kennedy memorial since the 70s.Everyone knows its there and has many visitors still. Windsor Castle is close by too.
It was my sixth birthday party when the news came on the tv. All the adults were crying and the children,not understanding was going on,cried too. It is probably the only childhood event I really remember so clearly and I refused any more birthday parties as I didn't want anyone else to be killed on my birthday.
That is so sad, thankyou for sharing
RIP President Kennedy 💔.There is shame on the people who did this to him.
Sending love from England ❤
If only the MAGA people could remember & honour President Kennedy's legacy. A true patriot of your country. Thank you so much for your show 🇬🇧
Thank you Natasha and Debbie, what a lovely thing to watch, after all your kindness and respect to us over the past year or so, it's so nice to give something back. Love and respect to you both and RIP President Kennedy.
I was 12 years old, running an errand for my mother, when I was told of the assassination. The whole country was deeply shocked as President Kennedy was so admired here in the UK. I had never heard of the Memorial Garden, but am delighted that something so respectful and considered was gifted to the US. If ever I am in Surrey, I will certainly visit the site. Incidentally, I had seen the Walter Kronkite TV coverage previously, and think that others of my generation would have too. All best wishes, and I hope you are both feeling better now.
Was driving home from a military exercise when the radio announced Princess Diana had been injured and then 30mins later the radio announced she had passed. Spin forward a few years i was out in Oman taking part on military manurers in the desert and was flying home and in the air when the captain came on and said the twin towers has been attacked in New York. We will never forget where we were at certain times. Thank you ladies for being the very first reaction videos i watched and thank you for your reverence and respect to my Queen X x
Hello Natasha & Debbie. I remember the assassination of JFK and where I was. I was outside our newsagent waiting to catch the bus to Miskin for Scouts. I’m a 70 year old and this was the first event that sticks in my mind. Later ones, yes of course but this was such a large international event. Later memorial events for me, I may have forgotten a few, Aberfan, death of Princess Diana, death of Queen Elizabeth II, her burial and coronation of King Charles III.
I'm 67 and I remember my mum crying in the kitchen when she heard the news of JFK😢. I have since seen this gentleman's news bulletin he was so upset. I was only 7 years old but I remember feeling the shock and how upset his passing made everyone and he was our friend because he came from our friend America. That's how I as a 7 year old thought about it. ❤ love and peace to you ladies.
As someone from the UK i always felt he was the best president he had a very strong interest in UFOs and wanted to make it public plus his speech about going to the moon was so inspiring.
Seeing how choked up both you ladies were, all these years down the road from the event, just highlights what an icon JFK was. An inspirational leader from a time where we could actually respect and / or admire our politicians. What we we give to have those days back?
My father was in the Royal Navy for 22 years. On holidays wherever in the world we were he always took us to see any memorials or historic sights. I remember visiting the JFK when i was 7 or 8 years old. It is situated between Heathrow airport and Windsor Castle on the edge of Windsor great park. Seems fitting that the Queen is buried close by too. Ladies, you are loved and always welcome at any time here, your adopted home. Huge respect and love xxxxx❤
I have visited this monument. I actually rented a house across the river from this monument when I was a student. This brought tears to my eyes.
Did you know that there is a memorial mural to JFK in my home city of Birmingham (in the UK) ? It was paid for by the city's Irish community. It used to be in a prominent place on the fringes of the city centre as you approached it from the north, next to a major railway station (Snow Hill) which was disused for 20 years but is back in use. Moved to another part of the city due to redevelopment and reconstructed from new. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._F._Kennedy_Memorial,_Birmingham
The US old embassy in London there is a good story on the US embassy in Grosvenor square , the Duke of Westminster gave the site and many American monuments for a peppercorn rate, this is the most expensive area of London ( Mayfair) the American gov’t asked if they could buy the land but the Duke of Westminster ( Grosvenor ) trustees said we will sell you the land if you return all the land you took from the family when you became a republic.
So the US decided no 😂
I honestly don't know why I keep coming back to your channel..!!! You both have me in tears every time!!!
Thankyou for covering this..our country and Queen..RIP..have been attacked in the last few years so Thankyou for putting out this beautiful piece.
BTW we have schools named after Pr.K.
Called J.F.KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL.
Keep safe sending sunshine Love and light to you both.
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I walked up the path on an English summer's evening a few years ago. It was about 8pm and the coaches of tourists had long departed. As the dusk started to settle the curves of the River Thames & it's surrounding grass meadows were clear upstream to the lights of near-by Windsor. In the background there were the hum of jet engines & the twinkling navigation lights of the lines of planes [spaced 3 minutes apart] stacked up to land at Heathrow, a few miles to the North East. Believe It or not even with that background of modern life it was at the same time a very peaceful place, a poignant memorial for the sadness felt for the loss of his life that had represented the hope of millions of people, and yet still representative of hope for the future aspirations of mankind. I hope you make it there one day.
Well I never knew this existed either, this is so typical of the queen, in the days after 9/11 she requested her guards the star spangled banner be played outside Buckingham palace at the changing of the guards. She knew that some American people would be stuck here because of the no fly zone. It’s really moving ❤
They actually played it on the day it happened I thought it was a lovely touch.
@@charlesjames799 oh right, it was so moving, god bless her xxx
I was 6 years old when the tragic event took place and I have lived my entire life here in the UK and I did not know that this monument existed. I thank you for the education and appreciate your reaction you ladies are always so kind towards us here in the UK.
I've been fascinated by JFK and his assassination since I heard it from my parents and other older relatives actually talking about where they were when they heard of JFK's murder.
From what I recall my parents who were in their early twenties at the time saying was that apart from utter shock, they latterly felt that this "brave new world" they had been optimistically sold had in fact died that very day.
I think not only did it die but American democracy, real democracy died along with him that day. All I think of from that time was the warning publicly and to JFK personally from former President Dwight Eisenhower regarding the "Industrial, Military complex and unfortunately nowadays here we are.
I'm from England and am way too young to have been personally impacted by John Fitzgerald Kennedy, but I've always had immense respect for him, he's up there for me alongside Theodore Roosevelt as two of the US's greatest presidents, both of whom had ideals and character that align in many ways, but not all, with my own
I never knew of this memorial until my dad mentioned it today, but if I ever get the chance I will go there to visit it and pay my respects to John and his brother Robert
Such a beautiful memorial, and really highlights just how much respect our country has for him and the ideals he embodied, as well as the kinship our two countries share
Thank you girlies, another wonderful video, i didn't know about this but my husband did. Love learning with you girlies. 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸
First things first, I have seen the Walter Cronkite news reel clip, of him having to read the sad news of JFK’s passing, along with another special moment in history, when Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. Walter’s commentary on that moment was also very heart felt. I’m nearly 50 though and I don’t imagine there are many people younger than 40 who would even really know who Walter Cronkite was, in the U.K.
Secondly, I was aware of a memorial to JFK, but I did not know that the area of land had been donated to America and I also never realised its location was at Runnymede. What a great place to put it. The small details, of the number of steps to represent the States; the hawthorn branch and the other tree behind the memorial, are such nice touches, but they make such a difference to the overall sense of respect given o JFK.
Another great video ladies. Thank you. 🙏🏼
they might not know the name, but they will have seen the clip
I can not wait, Ladies JFK is one of my Favourite President's. Australian 🇦🇺❤
I don't no why the UK did this the Kennedy's hated the UK
I was 10 years old (living in the UK) when JFK was shot. It was late afternoon, early evening and I was watching TV when the news flashed of the President having been shot. I went into the kitchen where my Dad was washing dishes. "President Kennedy has been shot," I said, and my Dad, not taking too much notice of a young kid announcing something, grunted and carried on. I went back to watching the TV. Some minutes later, I went back into the kitchen and announced JFK's death. "Good God!" my Dad exclaimed and went with me to watch the TV. It's one of those moments that gets seared into your memory.
I love that this memorial is classically understated, but yet every part was meticulously thought-out and has weight and reason for being. It's about as British as an American memorial can get which I adore! A true uniting of our two countries and histories, now forever linked physically on the same piece of land, never to part.