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1964 - Burbank's Rose Parade Float Entry "The President Goes to Prom"
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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.
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Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
Parades--Tournament of Roses
Pasadena (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
Parade Floats
1960s
1964
Pasadena, CA
2012-01-23
Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office
City of Burbank - Public Information Office