Whether you've finished all the puzzles in your house, or need to take a break for a few moments, try out these jigsaw puzzles featuring photos from the collections at the JFK Library.
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In this episode, we will speak with JFK Library Foundation Executive Director Steven Rothstein about the newly designed exhibit and go behind the scenes with JFK Library Museum Specialist Jim Wagner and Exhibit Designer Amy Foreman.
On October 20, 1979, the JFK Presidential Library and Museum opened to the public. 40 years later, we speak with the first two directors of the JFK Library, Dan Fenn and Chuck Daly, as they describe the events that led up to the Library’s dedication and their work establishing the Library’s mission as a place for education and discussion of public service, politics, and more.
Dear friends – I can think of no greater honor than to lead the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. I’m grateful to the Foundation Board, the Kennedy family, and my Foundation and Library colleagues
In this episode, meet the JFK Library’s new curator Janice Hodson, as she discusses her background, how she found herself at the JFK Library, and a sneak peak at a new exhibit next spring. As a special treat (no tricks!), we will also revisit a Halloween story from the Kennedy White House with the help of Kennedy sibling Jean Kennedy Smith.
MATT PORTER: It's Halloween, but we promise there'll be no tricks on this week's podcast. Today we'll take a trip back to the White House, where Jacqueline Kennedy found a clever way to take her
JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS: He wanted the Library to play an ongoing role in preparing young men and women for lives of public service. He visualized it as a vital center of education in exchange and
JAMIE RICHARDSON: In 1964, Jacqueline Kennedy announced that the new John F Kennedy Presidential Library would be a vital center of education and exchange and thought, which would grow and change with
If you picture President Kennedy, you might imagine him sailing confidently on the sea, or charming visiting heads of state, or tackling questions from the press. But below that cool exterior, JFK was actually kind of a nerd. We speak with JFK Library archivist Stacey Chandler to get a closer look at the man behind the cool sunglasses and clever remarks.
JAMIE RICHARDSON: If you picture John F. Kennedy, you'll probably imagine him at the helm of a boat, confidently steering it, or maybe smiling and laughing with other heads of states, or even playing
About This Episode The environment and climate change have become household issues in the 2020 Presidential Election, but in 1960, the issue did not have the same sense of urgency. Still, President
About This Episode For many, the holiday season is a time to be with family and friends, decorate, and send out cards to loved ones. As we find out in this episode of JFK35, the early 1960's were not
Washington State Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib will receive the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award for his work on progressive issues for his constituents, including sponsoring bills that would guarantee paid sick leave for almost all workers and the Washington Voting Rights Act, which would prevent racially polarized voting systems. As Lieutenant Governor, he has made expanding access to higher education and economic opportunity the centerpiece of his office’s work. Freedom for Immigrants founders Christina Mansfield and Christina Fialho will also be honored with the New Frontier Award for their tireless efforts advocating for immigrants rights and protections.
In this bonus episode of JFK35, We interview 2020 New Frontier Award honoree Washington Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib, who received the award for his work on important issues for his constituents, including sponsoring bills that would guarantee paid sick leave for almost all workers and the Washington Voting Rights Act.
In this bonus episode JFK35, we interview 2020 New Frontier Award honorees Christina Fialho and Christina Mansfield, who co-founded the non-profit Freedom For Immigrants. The organization has influenced new laws in California to protect immigrant rights and stop the expansion of controversial private detention facilities for immigrants.
About This Episode Listen to this episode on SoundCloud. View the transcript for this episode. When you imagine the Kennedy White House, you might picture state dinners and other social events where
About This Episode Listen to this episode on SoundCloud. View the transcript for this episode. The debate surrounding immigration is not a new one in the United States. It wasn’t even new in John F
About This Episode Listen to this episode on SoundCloud. The West Wing has been portrayed in popular culture from TV shows including The West Wing and House of Cards, or on the big screen in films
Listen to this episode on SoundCloud. About This Episode On July 15, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy formally accepted the nomination of the Democratic Party to run for president. In his acceptance
MATT PORTER: As our 35th president, John F. Kennedy brought bold and inspirational leadership to our country. He inspired citizens to take action for the greater good. He inspired the young and the
JAMIE RICHARDSON: He won a Pulitzer Prize. He traveled the globe. He experienced war firsthand. He influenced generations of people to do more. The legends surrounding him often overshadow the man he
JAMIE RICHARDSON: What do satellite TVs, water purifiers, and cordless vacuums all have in common? They're just some of the everyday technologies we use today that were developed as a result of early
JAMIE RICHARDSON: 75 years ago in World War II, Lieutenant John F. Kennedy and 12 crew members were on a late night patrol of the South Pacific Ocean when they had a devastating encounter with a
MATT PORTER: This week, you'll learn the story of two men who played a critical role in President John F Kennedy's life. These men, who lived in almost completely different circumstances from JFK, in
JAMIE RICHARDSON: When you imagine the Kennedy White House, you might picture state dinners and other social events where artists, poets, and musicians mingle with scientists, politicians, and