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Title: 1964 - Burbank's Rose Parade Float Entry "The President Goes to Prom"
Contributor: (Photographer)
Date Created and/or Issued: 1964
Contributing Institution: Burbank Public Library
Collection: Burbank Events and Organizations Image Collection
Rights Information: Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office
Description: On June 7, 1963, a fundraiser for John F. Kennedy got double booked in the same ballroom at the John Burroughs High School Prom. He came in and spoke with the students. He was assassinated five months later. Burbank's 1964 Rose Parade Float entry was dedicated to him and titled "The President Goes to Prom." The empty chair was an honor to him. Listen to the podcast about this event to find out more https://burbankinfocus.org/rememBURBANK/episode001 . Also see https://www.burbankrosefloat.com/history/1964/1964Float.html for other information.
Type: image
Format: nonprojected graphic
image/jpeg
Identifier: islandora:4133
local: pio03209
Subject: Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Parades--Tournament of Roses--Pasadena (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Parade Floats--1960s
Relation: City of Burbank - Public Information Office

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