JAMIE RICHARDSON: The debate surrounding immigration is not a new one in the United States. It wasn't even new in John F. Kennedy's time. But as a senator, he argued for a fair but generous policy
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MATT PORTER: The West Wing has been portrayed in TV shows and movies. But what is working in the White House really like? Every president's West Wing is different, and for President Kennedy, his West
MATT PORTER: On July 15, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy formally accepted the nomination of the Democratic Party to run for president. In his acceptance speech, he spoke of the new frontier-- a
President John F. Kennedy had no shortage of people who considered themselves his friends. With so many people looking for a relationship with him as he rose through the political ranks, there was one man who stood out as one of President Kennedy’s near constant companions: Kirk Lemoyne "Lem" Billings.
JAMIE RICHARDSON: John F. Kennedy had no shortage of people who considered themselves friends of the 35th president. With so many people looking for a relationship with him as he rose through the
In this episode, we speak with the new director of the JFK Library, Alan Price, about his affinity for President Kennedy and his hopes for the future of the Library.
In this episode, we talk with historian Doug Brinkley on how President Kennedy helped turn the space program around and set up the country for a successful lunar landing almost 50 years ago.
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The JFK Library is home to the Senator Edward M. Kennedy Collection. For the first time, a portion of these documents, recordings, and photos from his four decades in the Senate have been made available to the public. The Library’s Chief Archivist Karen Abramson, Senator Alan Simpson, and longtime assistant to Senator Kennedy Barbara Souliotis speak to us about the opening of this collection.
JFK Library · 60/20: The Election of 1960 and Its Echoes Today View the transcript for this trailer. Sixty years ago, Senator John F. Kennedy campaigned for President against Vice President Richard M
Sixty years ago, Senator John F. Kennedy campaigned for President against Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The 1960 election was one of the closest in the modern era. This special podcast series covers the 1960 campaign from the primaries through Election Night, highlighting key moments and lesser-known stories in the race leading up to the final vote.
About This Episode JFK Library · 60/20: Primary Fight Sixty years ago, Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon would face off in one of the closest elections in the nation’s history
REPORTER (ARCHIVAL): Senator John Kennedy of Massachusetts, Democrat, throws his hat in the Presidential ring at a Washington press conference. JOHN F. KENNEDY (ARCHIVAL): I am, today, announcing my
News Release August 6, 2020 Press contact: Matt Porter (617) 514-1574 matt.porter@jfklfoundation.org www.jfklibrary.org JFK Library Foundation Releases Special Podcast Series “60/20” Looking Back at
Source list used in the researching and writing of the JFK Library Foundation's podcast, 60/20.
About This Episode JFK Library · 60/20: Into the New Frontier Despite clear victories over some of his opponents during the primary season, John F. Kennedy’s path to the presidency still wasn’t
About This Episode JFK Library · 60/20: Unfinished Business While Senator John F. Kennedy was formally launching his run for president at the start of 1960, another movement was gathering steam. This
JFK Library · 60/20: Unfinished Business [MUSIC PLAYING] JOHN F. KENNEDY: I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States. JAMIE RICHARDSON: While Senator John F. Kennedy
JFK Library · 60/20: Primary Fight [AIRCRAFT NOISE] MATT PORTER: On tarmacs and small towns across America, then Senator John F. Kennedy spoke to delegates and influential party members, several years
JFK Library · 60/20: Into the New Frontier [MUSIC PLAYING] REPORTER: It started in July when the Democratic Party nominated Senator John F. Kennedy for president of the United States. And for vice
MATT PORTER: In today's political discourse the environment and climate change are major discussion points, including in this year's presidential election so far. In the 1960s, the debate may not have
JAMIE RICHARDSON: As the holiday season gets into full swing, for many it's a time of being with family and loved ones, sending cards, decorating trees, and cooking delicious food, plus some concerns
MATT PORTER: Hello, I'm Matt Porter, and welcome to this bonus episode of JFK35. Each year the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Institute of Politics at Harvard's Kennedy School ofGovernment
JFK Library · JFK, Sargent Shriver, and the Peace Corps MATT PORTER: In President Kennedy's first days in office, he asked his brother-in-law, Sargent Shriver, to create an organization that would
MATT PORTER: Hello, I'm Matt Porter, and welcome to this bonus episode of JFK35. Each year, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School ofGovernment