JFK worked on this handwritten draft of his inaugural address on January 17, 1961. Can you read his handwriting to see which part this is? 📄 : JFKPOF-034-002. A handwritten page from a draft of JFK's inaugural address. Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files. Speech Files. January 20, 1961. View the documents in our archive: https://lnkd.in/ezt7dCBv
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Boston, MA 3,280 followers
Dedicated to the memory of our nation's 35th president.
About us
The primary mission of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is to support the work of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum whose core function is to collect, preserve, and make available for research the documents, audiovisual material and memorabilia of President Kennedy, his family, and his contemporaries. The Foundation, representing a wide variety of constituencies within the general public, works closely with the National Archives and Records Administration to develop programs that advance the study and understanding of President Kennedy’s life and the times in which he lived; and that promote a greater appreciation of America’s political and cultural heritage, the process of governing, and the importance of public service. In addition to its support of the JFK Presidential Library, the Foundation directly sponsors programs and activities that help people understand the major challenges facing democracy today; that inspire current and future generations to political participation and public service; and that promote debate and discussion of issues at the heart of contemporary democracy that relate to the legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 11-50 employees
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- Boston, MA
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- Nonprofit
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- 1984
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Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125, US
Employees at John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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Valerie Linson
Vice President, Communications and External Affairs at John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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David Gasson
Principal and co-Founder at MG Housing Strategies
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Thomas Fitzsimmons
Owner, Tom Fitzsimmons-Photographer
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Rachel Flor
Executive Director at the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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🗓 TODAY is the day! Make sure you submit your essay to the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest by 11:59 PM Eastern! Link below ⬇️ bit.ly/41w4YLt
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Don’t miss your chance to enter the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest! Only TWO days left to submit your essay. We can’t wait to read them! Link below 🔗 bit.ly/41w4YLt
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How would President John F. Kennedy's government be judged in the future? How would a person be judged? The President-elect answered these questions in his last public address before becoming the 35th president of the United States. On January 9, 1961, he spoke in front of the Massachusetts State Legislature and laid out the four essential qualities that he hoped would characterize his government: courage, judgment, integrity, and dedication. On Courage: “The courage to stand up to one's enemies--and the courage to stand up, when necessary, to one's associates--the courage to resist public pressure, as well as private greed.” On Judgment: “Perceptive judgment of the future as well as the past--of our own mistakes as well as the mistakes of others--with enough wisdom to know that we did not know, and enough candor to admit it.” On Integrity: “[People] who neither financial gain nor political ambition could ever divert from the fulfillment of our sacred trust.” On Honor: “An honor mortgaged to no single individual or group, and compromised by no private obligation or aim, but devoted solely to serving the public good and the national interest.” #Leadership
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📢 Calling all high school students! There’s still time to submit your essay to the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest. Enter by January 17th for the chance to win one of 17 cash prizes! Link below 🔗 bit.ly/41w4YLt
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As the nation says its final goodbye to President Jimmy Carter, we are honored to share his reflections on public service from the dedication of the JFK Library in October 1979. https://lnkd.in/ee84ci_i
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President John F. Kennedy’s first trip outside of the United States as president was to Canada on May 17, 1961, where he said, “Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies.” He added, “We are allies. This is a partnership, not an empire.” 📄: Read the full speech: https://lnkd.in/e-Tcc7TR 🎧: Listen to the speech: https://lnkd.in/eGi3fxgi #Leadership #Diplomacy
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On January 8, 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy, with French Minister of Culture André Malraux, welcomed the Mona Lisa to the National Gallery of Art. More than 700,000 people saw it there and more than one million viewed it at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during its time in the U.S. 📸: KN-C25927. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand before the Mona Lisa at the opening of a temporary exhibition of the painting at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. January 8, 1963. Robert Knudsen. White House Photographs. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston. #OnThisDay #MonaLisa #ArtHistory
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Takeda U.S. Business Unit President Julie Kim addressed new citizens at the JFK Presidential Library: “The words you have recited have unlocked a new set of choices and responsibilities…What choices will you make to help our country be the best version of itself? How will you help others feel included? Will you vote? Will you serve on a jury if called? Will you volunteer or serve your community or your country in other meaningful ways? We all have unlimited possibility in shaping our future and the future of our country.” #Immigration #NaturalizationCeremony #DistinguishedGuests