On May 14, 1965, Queen Elizabeth II dedicated an acre of English land to the United States for the John F. Kennedy Memorial, marking the first instance of a British monarch giving British land to a foreign nation. The memorial is situated at Runnymede, the historical site of the Magna Carta, emphasizing the connection between Britain and the U.S. Designed by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, the memorial features 50 granite steps and a large stone bearing the deed of the land, commemorating Kennedy's legacy and its significance to democracy.
The acre given to the U.S. for the Kennedy Memorial is the first and only time a British monarch has ever gifted part of England to another nation.
Runnymede, where the Kennedy Memorial is located, symbolizes a deep bond between Britain and America, being the site where King John sealed the Magna Carta.
The memorial design includes 50 granite steps representing each U.S. state, culminating in a large stone block that carries the deed of the land.
The inscription on the stone reads: 'This acre of English ground was given to the United States of America by the people of Britain in memory of John F. Kennedy.'
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