Southern Memorial Day

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This is my first time joining the Blue Monday posts at Smiling Sally’s. Can’t wait to see what everybody is doing this Monday.

In honor of Memorial Day, today, I am posting Navy Blue.

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Specifically U. S. Navy blue.

I want to tell you about my father-in-law, Dr. Joe B. Wharton Jr. Dr. Joe B., as he was known, was a Navy doctor during World War II. He served in the South Pacific. One of our treasures is the letters that he and my mother-in-law, Iola Holt Wharton, exchanged during his service in the South Pacific.

During Dr. Joe B.’s service, John F. Kennedy was injured on PT109. Dr. Joe B. was the doctor who attended him. John F. Kennedy and Dr. Joe B. had become friends before Mr. Kennedy’s injury and continued corresponding for many years after the war.

In 1961 The Saturday Evening Post wrote an article about John F. Kennedy’s adventures during the war. They ran the picture below.

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Below is the full picture.

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That is Dr. Joe B. on the left with John F. Kennedy. The dog had been adopted by JFK and the cat had been adopted by Dr. Joe B. As you can see, they were holding the pet that belonged to the other in the picture. The Saturday Evening Post contacted Dr. Joe B. for permission to use the picture with him in it. At that time, Dr. Wharton had a busy medical practice in El Dorado, Arkansas and never got around to getting back to them with permission to run the picture with him. They cropped him out and ran the picture without him.

There are several letters of correspondence between Dr. Joe B. and JFK during JFK’s presidency. These are archieved at the JFK Presidential Library.

On Memorial Day, we remember. This is just a small story from World War II that I wanted to share with you.

Hope you are all having a wonderful Memorial Day. Don’t forget to take time to honor those who have and continue to keep us safe!

Today’s Lagniappe: Red, White and Blue Salad

* 1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
* 2 cups boiling water, divided
* 2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
* 1 cup fresh blueberries
* 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* 6 tablespoons sugar
* 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
* 1 cup fresh raspberries
* Whipped topping and additional berries, optional

Directions:
In a large bowl, dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour into a 3-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add the cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over the blue layer. Refrigerate until firm.
In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stir in remaining cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Garnish with whipped topping and additional berries if desired. Yield: 14-16 servings.


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20 responses to “Southern Memorial Day”

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  4. Charlie Randall Avatar
    Charlie Randall

    Mr. Wharton is actually my paternal grandmother’s uncle. I knew about this photo because I believe it is in the family, though I must say I am not entirely sure who has it, as I am only 15. My father says that it might be one of his siblings.

  5. alice wharton Avatar
    alice wharton

    John Wharton, grandson of Joe B Wharton. Found the story on Dr Joe B. What a nice surprise.

  6. Alain J. Laurendeau Avatar
    Alain J. Laurendeau

    John F. Kennedy aime les animaux cela prouve a quel point cet homme aimait la vie et explique pourquoi le peuple américain passait avant les banksters comme les «Rockefeller!!
    Un héros et un homme humain et honnête.

  7. Heidi Pocketbook Avatar

    This is so interesting–I really enjoyed reading this.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog?

  8. butteryum Avatar

    What a wonderful story… I loved reading this post!!!!! I hope you had a blessed Memorial Day!

  9. Jim Robinson Avatar
    Jim Robinson

    Literally incredible. All the years in El Do I never new this. I am honored to know you Joe B. Hope you had a great Memorial Day.

    Jim Robinson

  10. Robyn Avatar

    Awesome Post! Awesome Recipe! I should make that for lunch this week – it would be very refreshing! Hope your Memorial Day was pleasant! Happy Blue Monday! ~ Robyn

  11. rita Avatar

    What a great piece of family history! That’s awesome! Thanks for the photos. I loved your story and for sharing your red, white, and blue recipe with us. Great story for today!

  12. Ann Messick Avatar

    Neat and interesting story… thanks for sharing!

  13. Claudie Avatar

    Happy Memorial Day. We celebrated Victoria Day here in Canada last weekend.
    Happy Blue Monday
    Love Claudie
    xoox

  14. Mary Avatar

    What wonderful treasures for your family to have. Have a great day and enjoy Blue Monday.

  15. Susan Avatar

    what a wonderful tribute to your father in law Christi! I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend surrounded by family and friends! ~ Susan

  16. angie Avatar

    love the black and white pictures gives history to them

  17. Sandi Avatar

    What a wonderful tribute! Happy Blue Monday and have a lovely Memorial Day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

  18. marty mason Avatar

    Loved all your pictures. Happy blue monday and Memorial Day.

  19. Sheila Avatar

    What a wonderful story! I love that photograph. This reminds me of Paul Harvey’s “And now you know the rest of the story.” Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Memorial Day!

    XO,

    Sheila 🙂

  20. amy Avatar

    Great story. We owe so much to our soilders and our fallen soilders. Let us never forget.

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