Sixty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. I will never forget the picture of his wife, Jackie Kennedy, in her blood-stained pink suit standing next to Lyndon Johnson as he was sworn in as President.

The election of John Kennedy in 1960 changed many things in America. His fashionable First Lady was admired by American women. Jackie Kennedy was a breath of fresh air to America. Her poise and elegance played very well on the international stage. The election was a time of hope, when a youthful President was going to bring new energy to America. America’s Camelot had arrived. Obviously, that hope was dashed on that November day.

Today, we are again on a path of hope for a new beginning in America. President Trump wants to be a transformative President who will bring our government closer to its founding principles. As we remember the events of sixty-one years ago, we need to remember to pray for the safety of our incoming administration so that they will be able to create the new beginning they envision.