Who was bumped off the half dollar to make room for John F. Kennedy, in 1964?
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
Samuel Chase
Fact: When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963, there was an immediate national push to commemorate him on U.S. currency. The half dollar was chosen because it allowed for a large, dignified portrait and could be redesigned quickly. At the time, the coin featured Benjamin Franklin, whose likeness had appeared since 1948. Congress fast-tracked the change, and by early 1964 the new Kennedy half dollar was already in production. Its release was met with extraordinary public demand, instantly making it one of the most iconic modern U.S. coins.
Correct Answer: Benjamin Franklin