Set the scene.
John F Kennedy met Prime Minister George Borg Olivier at the White House on 19 September 1963. Their discussions included Malta’s independence and its economic future.
Here’s the twist.
Kennedy was assassinated weeks later. A park near St Paul’s Bay was named after him, with a monument surrounded by the gardens.
Why it still matters.
The Maltese government commissioned the memorial, with support from the United States government and Americans living in Malta. A local landmark can point towards a diplomatic conversation far away.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.