Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years – Selections from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum portrayed the accomplishments and influence of Jacqueline Kennedy as the First Lady. The
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prepared by Ted Sorensen, not dated, page 6 Kennedy used this draft as a framework for the speech. He had it in front of him as he dictated to his secretary on January 10. Kennedy’s speeches drew from
The museum collection of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum comprises some 20,000 three-dimensional objects and works of art, including many objects of extraordinary historical
In Her Voice: Jacqueline Kennedy, The White House Years
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is proud to present a new exhibit highlighting Mrs. Kennedy's 1964 oral history interview. Sealed for 47 years and published in September 2011, it
First Children: Caroline and John Jr. in the Kennedy White House
The exhibition First Children: Caroline and John Jr. in the Kennedy White House looks at the public’s fascination with the President’s progeny, a fascination fed by the media. Through photos, articles, commercial products and film, the faces of the Kennedy youngsters helped cement the new President in the public’s collective mind as a national figure with whom anyone could identify.
About the Exhibit President and Mrs. Kennedy celebrated American history, culture, and achievement on social and diplomatic occasions. They brought an innovative spirit to ceremonial and state events
First televised Presidential debate which took place on September 26, 1960, with candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon, broadcasted from the WBBM television studio in
The 1960 Presidential race was too close to call until the final ballots were tallied. Results were not official until noon the following day. In the end John F. Kennedy (D) had won with 303 electoral
Ernest Hemingway – Between Two Wars
Ernest Hemingway: Between Two Wars is the first ever exhibition devoted to the work and life of Ernest Hemingway. Manuscripts, letters, photos and personal items reveal the writer behind the legend at this landmark exhibition showcasing the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library's Ernest Hemingway Collection.
The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy, A Curator's View Description: Motion picture covering the highlights of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. Included are shots of landmarks in Washington, D.C
Held on the eve of President Kennedy’s inauguration at the National Guard Armory in Washington, DC, the Inaugural Gala showcased the talents of the nation’s brightest stars in the performing arts
In these two political ads, Senator Kennedy addressed the two major issues of the campaign: the struggling West Virginia economy and his religious faith. Date: 1960
Seven military test pilots were recruited by NASA to be the nation’s first astronauts. Americans were captivated by the “Mercury Seven”—the silver-suited, techno-speaking astronauts who blasted off
This video podcast was originally created to accompany the special exhibit, "Jacqueline Kennedy Entertains: The Art of the White House Dinner." The video was produced by David McSweeney of Tenor
About the Exhibit Gift-giving between foreign leaders is an important part of international relations. President and First Lady Mrs. Kennedy received gifts from 106 different Heads of State from all
November 22, 1963
During the week of the 60th Anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s death and funeral, the JFK Presidential Library will mark the occasion with a special temporary exhibit in the Pavilion of items from his funeral and other remembrances.
About the Exhibit John F. Kennedy was the first president to conduct live televised press conferences. During the course of his Presidency, an average of 1 every 16 days. The first aired on January 25
About the Exhibit This exhibit highlights Jacqueline Kennedy’s early life, as well as her substantive achievements as First Lady. Her contributions to the field of historic preservation, her advocacy
"We stand today on the edge of a New Frontier, the Frontier of the 1960's, a Frontier of unknown opportunities and perils, a frontier of unfilled hopes and threats." — John F. Kennedy, Democratic
"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to earth.” - President John F. Kennedy, May 25
"Life in the Peace Corps will not be easy. There will be no salary and allowances will be at a level sufficient only to maintain health and meet basic needs....But if the life will not be easy, it
Service and Sacrifice: World War II—A Shared Experience
With over 16 million Americans serving during World War II, every single person in the United States was touched in some way by the war. The new special exhibit Service and Sacrifice offers personal glimpses of a few of the many Americans who served, including members of the Kennedy family and the untold stories of historically marginalized communities, including women and people of color.