Marking the 30th anniversary of Apollo 13, NASA Mission Control Director Gene Kranz discussed his new book, Failure is Not an Option, providing an insider's account of the entire manned space program
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American Tragedy Revisiting Vietnam - May 1, 2000
Last fall, Ambassador John Kenneth Galbraith offered a dramatic re-assessment of the presidency of Lyndon Johnson, based in large measure on his reading of David Kaiser's new book American Tragedy
Women in Massachusetts Politics - May 7, 2000
For over four decades, Betty Taymor has been an outspoken advocate of women's candidacy for elective office. In her new memoir Running Against the Wind, she weaves together the fascinating story of
The Art of Political Biography - May 16, 2000
The recent publication of several notable political biographies has led to increased interest in the art of creating accurate and compelling portraits of our nation's leaders. Distinguished historian
A Conversation with President George Bush - May 21, 2000
On the eve of the Profile in Courage Award ceremony, Caroline Kennedy honored President George H. W. Bush as part of the Kennedy Library's Distinguished American series. Following this brief
JOHN STEWART: We’re delighted this afternoon to have Deval Patrick with us to say a few words and to introduce our guest speaker. As we all know, Deval Patrick was appointed by President Clinton in
Robert F. Kennedy Conference - November 18, 2000
Four panel disussions, moderated by John Seigenthaler, paid tribute to the memory of Robert F. Kennedy, followed by a keynote address by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend: I: Harris Wofford, Special Assistant
Assessing Obama's Presidency
Jonathan Alter, author of The Promise: President Obama, Year One, and Hendrik Hertzberg, columnist for The New Yorker, analyzed the Obama presidency as the 2012 presidential race began, with former
The Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Colleagues and writers, including Joe Armstrong, Betty Sue Flowers, Harriet Rubin and David Stenn shared their memories of working with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis during her time as an editor in New
A Conversation with Jim Lehrer
Jim Lehrer, former host of PBS Newshour, discussed his book, Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates, from Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain, with PBS Newshour senior correspondent Ray Suarez.
Promoting Religious Tolerance in the Face of Religiously Motivated Terrorism - October 22, 2001
One of the most enduring legacies of President Kennedy is his commitment to religious tolerance. Panelists confronted the religious misunderstandings that continue to fuel division in our world
50th Anniversary of the White House Tour with Jacqueline Kennedy
Join us for a screening and discussion with White House curator William Allman of Mrs. Kennedy’s famous televised tour where she describes her work on the restoration of the White House.
Victura: The Kennedy Sailboat
James W. Graham discussed his book, Victura: The Kennedys, A Sailboat, and the Sea, with Bob Oakes, host of WBUR's Morning Edition. Audience Q&A took place outside next to the Victura, which is on
The Presidency and Civil Rights
This conference examined key moments in the civil rights movement during five American presidencies – from Roosevelt to Johnson. A final panel examined contemporary civil rights struggles in the years
Women Trailblazers - October 26, 2001
In conjunction with the exhibition, Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years, an extraordinary group of women discussed their experiences as trailblazers in their fields and their insights concerning
Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence
PEN New England and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum hosted the 2012 Awards for Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence which were presented to Chuck Berry and Leonard Cohen. Special
A Conversation with Senator Elizabeth Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren discussed her new memoir, A Fighting Chance, with journalist and political commentator E.J. Dionne.
A Conversation with Billy Collins
Former Poet Laureate Billy Collins discussed poetry with writer and former New Yorker editor, Daniel Menaker.
Transformed by Art
Authors André Dubus III ( Townie), Marianne Leone ( Knowing Jessie), and Richard Russo, ( Empire Falls, Nobody’s Fool) recounted how writing changed their lives.
Advanced Screening of "Plimpton!"
The Kennedy Library showed an advanced screening of PBS's American Masters documentary Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself. The film follows the fascinating life and career of the co-founder
The Presidency of LBJ
Mark Updegrove, Director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum, discussed his new book, Indomitable Will: LBJ in the Presidency with Daily Beast writer, John Avlon.
26.2: Beyond the Finish Line with Tom Ashbrook
With the Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013, Boston suffered a terrible loss. On April 15, 2014, Tom Ashbrook hosted a live broadcast at the John F. Kennedy Library to remember, to reflect, and to
An Evening with Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns
Renowned Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns presented a special performance and was joined by students from the University of Massachusetts Boston, who read selections from Irish literature. * This event was
A Concert of Hope and Peace
WBZ News Anchor Lisa Hughes introduced the Hawthorne String Quartet, who performed pieces from Mozart and Previn, among others; and author Richard Hoffman read a selection of poems. This concert of
2012 PEN Hemingway Awards
Patrick Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's sole surviving son, introduced the 2012 Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award, which was given to Teju Cole for his first novel Open City. In addition, the Laurence L. &