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1964 - Burbank's Rose Parade Float Entry "The President Goes to Prom"

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Title

1964 - Burbank's Rose Parade Float Entry "The President Goes to Prom"

Year

1964

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 /rememBURBANK/episode001 . Also see https://www.burbankrosefloat.com/history/1964/1964Float.html for other information.

Address

Pasadena, CA

Subject
  • Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
  • Parades--Tournament of Roses
  • Pasadena (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
  • Parade Floats
  • 1960s
Format

jpg

Rights

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

Identifier

pio03209

Physical copy held by

City of Burbank - Public Information Office

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