Originally published in 2020, written by Amy Lusignan

R.E.M. will go down in rock and roll history for their legendary hit songs. A popular favorite is “It’s the End of the World As We Know It.” When it plays, everyone in the car shouts the chorus and mumbles the rest. While scrolling through a list of R.E.M’s music, you may be surprised to find a lesser-known song featuring Montgomery County’s Rockville.


It’s spring of 1960 and the democratic candidates are campaigning for the presidential election. Most candidates are putting a focus on Maryland — a state that doesn’t gain much attention in today’s elections — but John F. Kennedy planned to make the most of his time in Maryland.

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