Saturday, September 3, 1960

September 3, 1960

JFK was in Alaska this day where he attended the state fair in Palmer. He was photographed standing with Langdon P. Marvin, Jr. and Matanuska Valley homesteader J.V. Kruscavage with his donkey Cindy.

His host for the day was Palmer Mayor Charles E. Logsdon, who rode in the Thunderbird convertible along with Kennedy. around the muddy fairgrounds. On the State Fair midway, the car got stuck in a mudhole and Kennedy was forced to climb out while his entourage and fair goers helped push the car to drier terrain.

JFK in Palmer, Alaska – September 3, 1960 (photo courtesy University of Alaska-Fairbanks)

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Edward A. Kruscavage

8 years ago

JV Kruscavage was my Uncle and that is my donkey Cindy….

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amber white

6 years ago

Reply to  Edward A. Kruscavage

Are you Joseph’s brother?

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