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The Fanfare E-NewsletterMay 16, 2011
 


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Biloxi, Hr 3 — TONIGHT at 8/7C PM*

 

In Biloxi, host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser Beth Szescila at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art to look at the paintings and prints of this 20th-century Mississippi native. Anderson’s stunning works reflect the beauty of the southern landscape that inspired him. Also, tonight J. Michael Flanigan takes us back to the iconic presidency of John F. Kennedy when he appraises a desk and sign believed to be from the Honey Fitz, JFK’s presidential yacht. The legendary vessel remains the object of rumor and speculation to this day.


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Watch Freedom Riders Tonight at 9/8C PM

 

After ROADSHOW, stay tuned for FREEDOM RIDERS at 9pm ET. This powerful, inspirational documentary retraces the path of the original Freedom Riders, 400 ordinary individuals who traveled by bus to the Deep South in 1961 to challenge the racial status quo.

From the ROADSHOW Archive — In this poignant 1968 letter by Robert F. Kennedy, brought to our 2001 appraisal event in New York City, RFK shares his own vision for the future of the Civil Rights movement.

 

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Honey Fitz Desk and Sign

 

"Honey Fitz" Desk & Sign

Biloxi, Hour 3

 


 

 

 


From the Archive ...

 

Antiques Roadshow Robert F Kennedy Letter

 

1968 Robert F. Kennedy Letter from the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Archive

 

On the Web

 

 

More on the Presidential Yacht Honey Fitz

 

The Honey Fitz was a casual venue for hosting visiting dignitaries ... but of greater significance to the First Family was its value as an escape from the goldfish bowl. Some of the most stirring photos from the last three years of Kennedy's life were taken onboard. ...


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Antiques Roadshow Honey Fitz 

JFK Aboard the Presidential Yacht,

Honey Fitz, August 1963

  

 

 

On Tour

 

 

Online "Ticket Checker" Available

for 2011 Tour Applicants

 

The random ticket drawing for our 2011 Tour events is complete, and in case you haven't checked yet, this is a reminder that our online Ticket Checker tool is now available for you to use to find out if you'll be receiving tickets.

 

To use the Ticket Checker you'll need either:

 

1) your application number from the confirmation e-mail you received when you applied; or

 

2) the e-mail address you used when you applied.

 

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Please note:

• For answers to frequently asked questions, please read our Tour FAQs.

• You must have a ticket to attend an ANTIQUES ROADSHOW event. Tickets are not available at the door.

• The online Ticket Checker will be available until the end of the tour in August 2011.

• If your application was selected in the random drawing, your tickets will arrive in the mail at least two weeks before the event.


 

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Fanfare is written by John Eliot Jordan and edited by Judy Matthews and Luke Crafton. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW's
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