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November 21, 1959 – Presidential hopeful – Senator John F. Kennedy – visits Iowa City, taking in the Notre Dame – Iowa football game at Iowa Stadium.
Kennedy – both a wise political candidate and a good Catholic, when asked about the Notre Dame-Iowa matchup, quipped, “I’m cheering for Iowa, but praying for Notre Dame,” His prayers worked this time, as the Irish edged the Hawkeyes 20-19.
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