As you can see from the photograph, my parentsâ hallway fixtures were entirely enclosed by a rectangular glass âglobeâ (which is, apparently an antique, as a replacement globe of the same variety seems entirely unavailable through normal Internet channels).
A Georgetown staple where JFK allegedly proposed to Jackie is celebrating a milestone of itâs own. Martinâs Tavern is turning 80. Martinâs Tavern, established 1933. Martinâs has served a number of big names over the years. And itâs rumored to be the place where President Kennedy proposed to Jackie in whatâs now known as the restaurantâs proposal booth.
Wednesday, March 16, 1960. JFK is in Charleston to open his presidential primary campaign headquarters at the Kanawha Hotel, where he holds a press conference. Tuesday, April 5, 1960. Hubert H. Humphrey is preparing for his campaign in West Virginia. JFK is resting for the weekend, planning to start his campaign on the following Monday.