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In reply to the discussion: John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address without a hat or overcoat in 20F weather [View all]
Wiz Imp
(4,986 posts)28. Sheesh, some of these takes are ridiculous.
Honestly, this is probably a better decision than anything he did in his first term or likely will do in his 2nd. I'm not saying he deserves any special credit for it, but it is ultimately probably a good idea for all involved.
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John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address without a hat or overcoat in 20F weather [View all]
ZonkerHarris
Jan 2025
OP
The "Big Pussy" (reference to Sopranos) doesn't do anything where he cannot get more attention that the weather.
walkingman
Jan 2025
#2
Hell, Danny Quayle was more of a Jack Kennedy than the Convict, and the Senator was no Jack Kennedy.
mobeau69
Jan 2025
#36
Of course JFK way younger. He also lived in Boston, a usually colder climate than NYC, let alone DC.More used to it.
electric_blue68
Jan 2025
#53