What you see here is the cadets of the Irish Army performing in a drill of memorial. The same that President Kennedy witnessed at Arbour Hill memorial in Dublin during his historic visit to Ireland in June 1963, a sight that resonated with him so much that his widow insisted that they perform at his graveside on the morning of his funeral. So moving and respectful that they repeated it on the 50th anniversary of his death
That is not entirely true, there is footage of NBC broadcasting live from 25th Nov at Arlington Cemetery where the commentator clearly mentions the Irish cadets a number of times and stating that they flew over from Ireland at the request of Jackie Kennedy
@@peterfranks6243 Sorry I posted on the wrong comment, my apologies, there's a comment which says they were ignored by the USA press which is untrue, Regards
Disregard bitter begudgery, take pride in the dignified, disciplined and respectful remembrance to a friend and son of Eireann. Bearing, turnout and drill a credit all round in the best traditions of the Defence Forces.
Irish Army Cadets performed 'silent drill' at President Kennedy's graveside, presenting arms and then reversing arms in respect to President Kennedy. Let's be clear here, these were not Irishmen serving in the US army, these were Irishmen serving in the Irish army. A fact that went totally unacknowledged at the time in the USA. As you might imagine every news outlet, TV, radio and printed press in the USA was present at President Kennedy's funeral yet none of them, not even one, had the basic courtesy to mention the fact that it was Irish soldiers performing and honouring President Kennedy with their immaculate drill. It is nice to see the Irish military being invited into the US embassy in Dublin to mark the fiftieth anniversary of President Kennedy's death and more so to see the original Cadets being invited also. Here is a link to the Irish army's contribution on that sad occasion. ua-cam.com/video/WSPEs03jTLA/v-deo.html
Well surely it would have been obvious to any American observer that these guys were wearing unfamiliar uniforms. If they looked unfamiliar, then it surely would automatically follow that these guys belonged to the military of another country.Ok,you might not know which one but you knew they were from somewhere else. I also find it hard to believe that the US media did not outline who they were.
@@dnhy7951 Whether you believe it or not it is a fact. Not one news outlet mentioned that they were Irish soldiers serving in the Irish Defence Forces. They were only allowed to be present because JFK's wife Jackie insisted upon it and was not taking no for an answer from the US military.
@@Patmofar If you say so, I believe you.But how do you know? Were you one of the cadets? I'm not trying to give you a hard time but as you are so adamant, I can't help but wonder how can you be certain? I was only a few months old in Nov '63 but I know a fair bit of history.I am familiar with the whole story re First Lady being absent from JFK visit but he raved about the Irish Army drill he witnessed at Arbour Hill, etc ,etc....
@@dnhy7951 The simple answer to this is that you post me any US source that acknowledges the Irish army's contribution that day if you are so sure that such exists. I believe that you cannot because one does not exist. Begrudging Yank supremacists at their finest. And as I have already told you the Irish army would not have been there at all except that Jackie told the Yank military that if they were not, then there would be NO military present at her husband's funeral. Bravo Jackie. Post me a link to any source that acknowledges the Irish presence. I was a member of the Irish military for forty years and the fact that they were totally ignored and snubbed is a well known though little spoken about fact in the Irish military. I served with a number of the cadets who were present in Arlington Cemetery that day. I attended the funeral of one of the last of them last year. My facts are correct. You post me post me a link proving otherwise. "Piss or get off the pot" as one of those former cadets was fond of saying from time to time. The Irish have a proud history of service in the US military including the Irish Fighting Sixty Ninth Regiment, the most decorated unit in the US military. They have won so many battle honours that they are authorised to fly their regimental colours one foot higher than anyone else is allowed to. But these were Irish soldiers serving in the Irish Army, not Irish serving in the US army as some would like us to believe. It is my personal belief that the holding of, and kind the invitation to the remembrance ceremony at the US embassy in Dublin was an unspoken apology for how those Irish soldiers were treated that day.
@@Patmofar Pat, I will get back to you. BTW, there is absolutely no need for the crude comment you threw in - you really are lowering the tone with that. I also don't appreciate being bracketed with people who can't differentiate between one country' s military and that of another. I have never worn a uniform in my life but I do know where the ball is. Are we clear now?
What you see here is the cadets of the Irish Army performing in a drill of memorial. The same that President Kennedy witnessed at Arbour Hill memorial in Dublin during his historic visit to Ireland in June 1963, a sight that resonated with him so much that his widow insisted that they perform at his graveside on the morning of his funeral. So moving and respectful that they repeated it on the 50th anniversary of his death
That is not entirely true, there is footage of NBC broadcasting live from 25th Nov at Arlington Cemetery where the commentator clearly mentions the Irish cadets a number of times and stating that they flew over from Ireland at the request of Jackie Kennedy
@@tonygargan Didn't I just say that
@@peterfranks6243 Sorry I posted on the wrong comment, my apologies, there's a comment which says they were ignored by the USA press which is untrue, Regards
@@tonygargan No worries 👍
Disregard bitter begudgery, take pride in the dignified, disciplined and respectful remembrance to a friend and son of Eireann. Bearing, turnout and drill a credit all round in the best traditions of the Defence Forces.
Shite you talking cent nut....JFK all the way
Wow beautifully put together, get the chills. Here after reading The Brain Chip Theory.
Saddest day I can remember.........
@Lennon Swan Music What a disrespectful puke...........
Irish Army Cadets performed 'silent drill' at President Kennedy's graveside, presenting arms and then reversing arms in respect to President Kennedy. Let's be clear here, these were not Irishmen serving in the US army, these were Irishmen serving in the Irish army. A fact that went totally unacknowledged at the time in the USA. As you might imagine every news outlet, TV, radio and printed press in the USA was present at President Kennedy's funeral yet none of them, not even one, had the basic courtesy to mention the fact that it was Irish soldiers performing and honouring President Kennedy with their immaculate drill. It is nice to see the Irish military being invited into the US embassy in Dublin to mark the fiftieth anniversary of President Kennedy's death and more so to see the original Cadets being invited also. Here is a link to the Irish army's contribution on that sad occasion. ua-cam.com/video/WSPEs03jTLA/v-deo.html
Well surely it would have been obvious to any American observer that these guys were wearing unfamiliar uniforms.
If they looked unfamiliar, then it surely would automatically follow that these guys belonged to the military of another country.Ok,you might not know which one but you knew they were from somewhere else.
I also find it hard to believe that the US media did not outline who they were.
@@dnhy7951 Whether you believe it or not it is a fact. Not one news outlet mentioned that they were Irish soldiers serving in the Irish Defence Forces. They were only allowed to be present because JFK's wife Jackie insisted upon it and was not taking no for an answer from the US military.
@@Patmofar If you say so, I believe you.But how do you know? Were you one of the cadets?
I'm not trying to give you a hard time but as you are so adamant, I can't help but wonder how can you be certain?
I was only a few months old in Nov '63 but I know a fair bit of history.I am familiar with the whole story re First Lady being absent from JFK visit but he raved about the Irish Army drill he witnessed at Arbour Hill, etc ,etc....
@@dnhy7951 The simple answer to this is that you post me any US source that acknowledges the Irish army's contribution that day if you are so sure that such exists. I believe that you cannot because one does not exist. Begrudging Yank supremacists at their finest. And as I have already told you the Irish army would not have been there at all except that Jackie told the Yank military that if they were not, then there would be NO military present at her husband's funeral. Bravo Jackie. Post me a link to any source that acknowledges the Irish presence. I was a member of the Irish military for forty years and the fact that they were totally ignored and snubbed is a well known though little spoken about fact in the Irish military. I served with a number of the cadets who were present in Arlington Cemetery that day. I attended the funeral of one of the last of them last year. My facts are correct. You post me post me a link proving otherwise. "Piss or get off the pot" as one of those former cadets was fond of saying from time to time. The Irish have a proud history of service in the US military including the Irish Fighting Sixty Ninth Regiment, the most decorated unit in the US military. They have won so many battle honours that they are authorised to fly their regimental colours one foot higher than anyone else is allowed to. But these were Irish soldiers serving in the Irish Army, not Irish serving in the US army as some would like us to believe. It is my personal belief that the holding of, and kind the invitation to the remembrance ceremony at the US embassy in Dublin was an unspoken apology for how those Irish soldiers were treated that day.
@@Patmofar Pat, I will get back to you. BTW, there is absolutely no need for the crude comment you threw in - you really are lowering the tone with that.
I also don't appreciate being bracketed with people who can't differentiate between one country' s military and that of another. I have never worn a uniform in my life but I do know where the ball is. Are we clear now?