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John F. Kennedy at Weirton Community Center
May 1, 1960
Pictures below are taken on May 1, 1960, at the Weirtonian ISDA Banquet
at the Weirton Community Center. Senator John F. Kennedy and his
brother Ted (Edward Kennedy) spoke there during the West Virginia
Presidential Campaign. Many of these pictures have been enlarged by
WAMCC and are on display at the Weirton Millsop Community Center
"Weirton Room" around the JFK Memorial Bust. If you happened to
be present for any of the Kennedy visits to Weirton, please send your
memories of that time to WAMCC, P.O. Box 517, Weirton, WV 26062.
Or Email your story to dennis143@comcast.net.

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Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Senator John F. Kennedy and his brother Edward "Ted" Kennedy
are shown at the Weirtonian Lodge Italian Sons and Daughters Banquet held
on May 1, 1960, at the Weirton Community Center Gynasium.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Senator John F. Kennedy is speaking at the Weirtonian Lodge
Italian Sons and Daughters Banquet held on May 1, 1960, at the Weirton
Community Center Gynasium. The Kennedy's arrived in Weirton as part
of the West Virginia Presidential Primary Campaign, when JFK was
running against Hubert Humphrey for the presidential nomination. JFK's
voice was hoarse from the campaign trail and his brother "Ted" delivered
much of the speech.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Senator John F. Kennedy and his brother Edward "Ted" Kennedy
are shown on May 1, 1960, meeting with guests at the Weirton Community
Center, where they stopped during the WV Democratic Presidential Primary
campaign. Also identified in picture are Geno Sessi, Sam Iaquinta, Earl
Beaumont, and George Peters.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Over 1000 guests attended the ISDA banquet on May 1, 1960,
at the Weirton Community Center, where Senator John F. Kennedy and his
brother Edward "Ted" Kennedy spoke.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Senator John F. Kennedy and his brother Edward "Ted" Kennedy
are shown as they prepare to speak at the Weirtonian Lodge Italian Sons and
Daughters Banquet held on May 1, 1960, at the Weirton Community Center.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Senator John F. Kennedy is shown observing Mike Sinicropi
speak at the IDSDA banquet, May 1, 1960, at Weirton Community Center.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Pictured from Left to Right: Mike Sinicropi (President -
Weirtonian Lodge 183 ISDA), Senator John F. Kennedy, Ruggero J. Aldiseri
(President - National ISDA), U.S. Senator Jennings Randloph, and Lou Serra
(ISDA Banquet Toastmaster).

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. A "behind the podium" chat is taking place between Mike
Sinicropi, Lou Serra, and Presidential canididate, John F. Kennedy.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Edward "Ted" Kennedy is shown with the "Tin Floppers" at
the Weirton Steel Co. Tin Mill.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Senator John F. Kennedy and brother Edward "Ted" Kennedy
are preparing to speak at the Weirtonian ISDA Banquet at the Weirton
Community Center during a campaign primary stop May 1, 1960. The man
at the far right is Ruggero Aldiseri (President - National ISDA).

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. Senator John F. Kennedy is shaking hands with Ruggero Aldiseri
(President - National ISDA). Photo - May 1, 1960 at Weirton Community Center.

Above photo is from the Michael Sinicropi Collection, donated by W.E.I.R.
Radio 1430. On May 1, 1960, Weirton Mayor David Frew provided the
opening address at the Weirtonian ISDA Banquet and presented Senator
John F. Kennedy with the "Key to the City."

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Robert Kennedy at Weirton Community Center
November 4, 1965
Pictures below are taken on November 4, 1965 at the at the Weirton Community
Center. Senator Robert Kennedy is present for the dedication of the bronze bust
in memory of his late brother, President, John F. Kennedy. Many of these pictures
have been enlarged by WAMCC and are on display at the Weirton Millsop
Community Center "Weirton Room" around the JFK Memorial Bust. If you
happened to be present for any of the Kennedy visits to Weirton, please send
your memories of that time to WAMCC, P.O. Box 517, Weirton, WV 26062
or Email your story to dennis143@comcast.net.

Scroll down to see pictures of Robert Kennedy at Weirton Community Center

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is shown arriving in front of the Weirton Community Center on
November 4, 1965, with Weirton Mayor Frank Rybka and Police captian Don
Mentzer on each side.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is shown in front of the memorial bust of his brother, the late
President John F. Kennedy. Bobby Kennedy was the key speaker here at the
Weirton Community Center on Novmeber 4, 1965, when the bust was dedicated.
In picture with him are U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph, WV Governor Hulett C.
Smith, and Bernhard Zuckermann (Sculptor of the Bronze Bust).

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is shown speaking on the specially constructed stage in the front
lobby of the Weirton Community Center. On the left of podium is WV
Governor Hulett C. Smith and on the right is U. S. Representative Arch Moore.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is shown speaking on the specially constructed stage in the front
lobby of the Weirton Community Center. The large mural was painted by
Edwin P. Couse for the openening of the center in 1952.s

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Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
F. Kennedy of New York is shown pulling the string to unveil the bronze bust,
which was sculpted by Bernhard Zuckermann as a memorial to President John
F. Kennedy, who visited Weirton on May 1, 1960. Mrs. Walter Batalo is
shown holding the curtain back.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". The Weir High
Band and a crowd of many await the arrival of Senator Robert F. Kennedy
in front of the Weirton Community Center on November 4, 1965. The
center was renamed the following day (Nov. 5) to the Thomas E. Millsop
Community Center, in honor of Weirton's first mayor.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is shown posing for a picture on the stage in front lobby of the
Weirton Community Center. Those in the picture include Edward Zagula
(Chairman of the Kennedy Memorial Fund), Hulett C. Smith (WV Governor),
Senator Kennedy, Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr., and Senator Jennings
Randolph, who introduced Senator Kennedy.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is shown shaking hands with Mrs. Walter Batalo, who was a member
of the Bronze Bust Memorial Dedication Committee.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is shown after he receives a basket of flowers from Mrs. Walter Batalo
of the dedication committee. Senator Jennings Randolph is by Kennedy's side.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy poses with Bernhard Zuckermann, who sculpted the bronze memorial
bust of his late brother, President John F. Kennedy. Others in the picture
include Edward Zagula (Bronze Bust Fund Committee Chairman), Senator
Jennings Randolph, Mrs. Walter Batalo, and WV Governor Hulett C. Smith.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy and others are gathered around the memorial bronze bust of his late
brother, President John F. Kennedy. Others in the picture include Bernhard
Zuckermann (Sculptor), Edward Zagula (Bronze Bust Fund Committee
Chairman), Senator Jennings Randolph, Mrs. Walter Batalo, and WV Governor
Hulett C. Smith.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". A moment
is captured where future political rivals Jennings Randolph (D) and Arch
Moore (R) are speaking about the historical dedication. In the back row
left to right are: Rev John W. May (President of the Weirton Ministerial
Association), Rev. Vladimir Suka (Pastor of Holy Resurrection Serbian
Eastern Orthodox Church of Steubenville), and Rev. G. Ously Brown
(Pastor of Cove United Presbyterian Church in Weirton). In the front row
are left to right: Attorney Edward Zagula (Memorial Fund Committee
Chairman), WV Governor Hulett C. Smith, Senator Robert Kennedy,
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr., and Senator Jennings Randolph.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Jennings
Randolph, who introduced Senator Kennedy, is shown at the podium.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy and other speakers prepare to leave the stage for the unveiling of
the JFK Memorial Bust in the Weirton Community Center front lobby.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is seated in front on stage with other speakers seated behind.
Attorney Edward Zagula, Chairman of the Memorial Fund Committee, also
presided at the memorial bust dedication ceremonies.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Senator Robert
Kennedy is shown speaking at his brother's Bronze Memorial Bust dedication
ceremonies. Jennings Randolph and Hulett Smith are shown on left of picture.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". WV Governor
Hulett C. Smith (left) and Congressman Arch Moore (right) look up at
New York Senator Robert Kennedy as he speaks in the front lobby of the
Weirton Community Center, November 4, 1965.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Attorney
Edward Zagula (Memorial Committee Chairman) is shown presiding at the
JFK Bronze Bust dedication ceremonies.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Congressman
Arch A. Moore, Jr. is shown speaking at the JFK Bronze Bust memorial
dedication ceremonies on Nov. 4, 1965. He mentioned that most of us
often recall where we were on that fateful day in November, 1963, and
he happened to be in Weirton for a meeting. "On that day John F. Kennedy
was taken from us, I shared with the City of Weirton thier deep personal grief."
He cancelled that meeting in Weirton, but made certain he was in town for
this special memorial ceremony.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". Speakers for
the Kennedy Memorial Bust Dedication are posing for the cameras.

Above photo is from WAMCC's "Weirton Steel Collection". A crowd of
people gather in front of the Weirton Community Center awaiting the
arrival of Senator Robert Kennedy, November 4, 1965. The following day,
it was decided to rename the "Weirton Community Center" to the "Thomas
E. Millsop Community Center."