Lawmakers honor JFK on 56th anniversary of his death

Lawmakers took to Twitter on Friday to honor former President John F. Kennedy on the 56^th anniversary of his assassination.

Bipartisan members of Congress honored the former president, who was assassinated in Dallas on this day in 1963.

“56 years ago, on what was supposed to be a joyous day in Dallas, things quickly turned disastrous. Using today as a time to reflect, let us remember the life and legacy of President Kennedy,” Rep. Ross Spano (R-Fla.) tweeted.

56 years ago, on what was supposed to be a joyous day in Dallas, things quickly turned disastrous. Using today as a time to reflect, let us remember the life and legacy of President Kennedy.

“A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on forever.” #JFK pic.twitter.com/CC5xewhaNJ

— @RepRossSpano (@RepRossSpano) November 22, 2019

“56 years ago today, our nation suffered an enormous loss in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. We mourn the lost potential of a life cut short, & at the same time re-commit ourselves to serving the country in his memory, by living up to the standard he set for us,” added Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.).

56 years ago today, our nation suffered an enormous loss in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. We mourn the lost potential of a life cut short, & at the same time re-commit ourselves to serving the country in his memory, by living up to the standard he set for us.

— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) November 22, 2019

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said Kennedy “personified the pioneering, trailblazing, independent, courageous, and can-do spirit for which America is justly celebrated around the world,” while Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) honored his “patriotism, ambition, and optimism.”

President John F. Kennedy personified the pioneering, trailblazing, independent, courageous, and can-do spirit for which America is justly celebrated around the world. On this day, 56 years ago, his voice was silenced by an assassin’s bullet, but his powerful…

— Sheila Jackson Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18) November 22, 2019

Fifty-six years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on a dark day that would forever change the history of our nation. Today, we honor President Kennedy’s legacy of patriotism, ambition, and optimism.https://t.co/GNcP71mYHr

— Rep. Elaine Luria (@RepElaineLuria) November 22, 2019

Several other lawmakers also mourned the former president. 

56 years after his death, John F. Kennedy’s legacy & words continue to spark hope & guidance for all generations.

“For one true measure of a nation is its success in fulfilling the promise of a better life for each of its members. Let this be the measure of our nation.” #JFK

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) November 22, 2019

Remembering and still missing #JFK 56-years after we lost him. #PresidentKennedy had #courage #vision #bravery and inspired millions of Americans to put service to the nation first. He revered the #Constitution and the #RuleOfLaw #ProfileInCourage pic.twitter.com/T9k3tcmzO6

— Lacy Clay MO1st (@LacyClayMO1) November 22, 2019

“We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” ~ #JFK

Today, we remember the life & legacy of an American presidency tragically cut short. pic.twitter.com/KSscduLwkW

— Lee Zeldin (@RepLeeZeldin) November 23, 2019

{mosads}Kennedy’s roughly three-year tenure in the White House is remembered for several notable events, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and his support for the space race. His death remains the subject of a litany of conspiracy theories.