Inauguration of Yad Kennedy memorial in Israel

The transcript describes a memorial dedicated to President John F. Kennedy, located in Judea near Jerusalem. Built by the Israeli government and funded by the Jewish National Fund, the monument features 51 concrete pillars and an eternal flame. The dedication ceremony was attended by 2,000 people, including American students, tourists, and Israelis, with Chief Justice Earl Warren as an honored guest. The monument symbolizes a tree cut down in its prime, reflecting Kennedy's life and ideals.

Where is the memorial to President John F. Kennedy located?

• In the heart of Jerusalem

• On the rolling hills of Judea

• In Tel Aviv

• Near the Dead Sea

How many concrete pillars are part of the monument, and what do they represent?

• 52 pillars, representing the 50 states and two territories

• 50 pillars, representing the 50 states and Puerto Rico

• 50 pillars, representing the 50 states

• 51 pillars, representing the 50 states and the District of Columbia

Who was the honored guest at the dedication ceremony of the monument?

• President Lyndon B. Johnson

• Chief Justice Earl Warren

• Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion

• Senator Robert F. Kennedy

What does the monument's design, resembling a tree trunk, symbolize?

• A tree growing strong

• A tree cut down in its prime

• A tree with deep roots

• A tree reaching for the sky

What aspect of President Kennedy did Justice Warren emphasize in his dedication speech?

• Kennedy's foreign policy achievements

• Kennedy's military service

• Kennedy's economic policies

• Kennedy's special feeling for the nation and confidence in its future