Along with Boston and Hyannis, Newport boasts a strong connection to the Kennedys, who wed in the city Sept. 12, 1953.
Starting Sunday, The Journal explores the landmarks and legacies of the Camelot dynasty in a seven-part series in print and online.
Online features will include photo galleries from The Journal archives, an interactive map, polls and copies of the newspaper's coverage of President Kennedy's assassination.
Sunday
The R.I. connections: Newport was a second home for JFK and Jackie and memories endure. On his election eve, the future president spoke from Providence City Hall to tens of thousands gathered on the plaza that now bears his name.
Monday
The inspiration: A generation of young New Englanders responded to Kennedy's call for public service.
Tuesday
The storied family: Patrick Kennedy, former R.I. congressman, describes what it was like to grow up in the Kennedy limelight.
Wednesday
The dynasty: Would the world be a better place if the Camelot reign continued?
Thursday
The legacy: While JFK is merely a history lesson for some, he is a revered figure for many others.
The Cape Cod compound: The JFK Museum in Hyannis and the former "summer White House" still draw visitors.
Friday
The Journal-Bulletin: A chat with editors who were in the newsroom on the day of the assassination.