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Dedicated to the memory of our nation's 35th president. This account is run by the JFK Library Foundation. Follow JFK's words in today's world @JFKSaid.
Columbia Point, Boston MA
Joined April 2009
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To embarrass Northern liberals and humiliate Black people, southern White Citizens Councils started their so-called "Reverse Freedom Rides," giving Black people one-way tickets to northern cities with false promises of jobs, housing, and better lives.
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Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and her children Jack and Tatiana Schlossberg welcome His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales for a visit at the JFK Library before #EarthshotBoston2022.
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Despite weather delays, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy made it to Boston in time to say hello to @KensingtonRoyal at the Celtics game last night. Countdown to the #EarthshotPrize has begun!
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The Kennedy White House received mail from leaders in the targeted states, asking the federal government to intervene in the “cruel merciless hoax” and “their traffic in human lives and misery.”.
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President Kennedy’s call for public service, courage, innovation, and inclusion inspired a generation to transform the country. Fifty-seven years after his assassination, this legacy continues to provide inspiration to us in the 21st century.
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.@SpeakerPelosi is the 2019 #ProfileInCourage Award honoree! She put the national interest above her party's interest to expand access to health care and, against a wave of political attacks, led the effort to retake the majority & elect the most diverse Congress in U.S. history.
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60 years ago today on June 11, 1963, President Kennedy addressed the nation on civil rights. He defined the civil rights crisis as moral, as well as constitutional and legal, and announced that he would submit civil rights legislation to Congress. #JFK60.
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Today, we remember the life and lasting legacy of Robert F. Kennedy, including his commitment to human rights and a more just and peaceful world. A selection of his speeches:
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Amb. Caroline Kennedy said to 450+ students at an #EarthshotPrize town hall 60 years after President Kennedy's Moonshot speech. “It’s up to you. and for 60 more years into the future, so that you can look back and say, ‘We’re the generation that saved the life of our planet.”
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Happy #Nowruz! Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and marks the Iranian or Persian New Year. It has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years. In 1962, the Shah and Empress of Iran visited the US, attending a dinner in their honor at the White House.
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All of us at the JFK Library and Foundation are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ethel Kennedy. Years ago, I had the privilege of working with Mrs. Kennedy at the institution she dedicated much of her life to, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.
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Happy birthday to our 35th president! 106 years ago today, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. Explore his life and career in photos:
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The JFK Library Foundation announced that U.S. @SenatorRomney (R-UT) will receive the John F. Kennedy #ProfileinCourage Award for his historic vote in the 2020 presidential impeachment trial, and his consistent and courageous defense of democracy.
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On November 22, 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy continued their visit to Texas, and traveled to Dallas. As they rode through the city, shots were fired. The motorcade rushed to the nearest hospital, but the wound was mortal.
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“The climate crisis is the most complex and most urgent challenge we face. Like the course my father set 60 years ago, Prince William is demonstrating that if we work together, if we believe in collective action and hold our governments accountable,. (1/3)
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To all the dads and father-figures, we wish you a happy #FathersDay!. 📷: ST-441-10-62. President Kennedy claps while Caroline and John Jr. dance in the Oval Office
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Happy #StPatricksDay! In June 1963, JFK spent 4 days in Ireland. A descendant of Irish immigrants, he was welcomed warmly throughout his travels in the country, and met some of his relatives in the Kennedy family homestead.
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Do you know an elected official who has shown political courage? We're currently accepting nominations for the #ProfileinCourage Award. Honor President John F. Kennedy’s legacy by nominating an elected official who put their career on the line for the greater good.
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On November 22, 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy continued their visit to Texas, and traveled to Dallas. As they rode through the city, shots were fired. The motorcade rushed to the nearest hospital, but the wound was mortal.
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In the face of grave threats to democracy around the world, the JFK Library Foundation will honor five individuals with the #ProfileInCourage Award. These honorees have demonstrated acts of extraordinary courage to protect democracy at home and abroad.
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Sixty years ago, JFK called us to go to the Moon for the progress of all people on Earth. Today, we join The @EarthshotPrize and Earthshot Boston partners in lighting the way for the next great challenge…repairing the planet in the next 10 years.
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JFK asked us to make the world a better place. On his 100th birthday, we recommit ourselves to his values. #JFK100
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Earlier this week, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor her father as we approach the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy's death.
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These are the last lines of the last speech ever typed for President Kennedy, intended for remarks on November 22, 1963 at the Democratic State Committee in Austin, Texas. The speech:
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Look who we found waiting for us to reopen today!
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"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.” .John F. Kennedy.May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963
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We send our condolences to Queen Elizabeth II’s family and all who mourn her loss. The Queen, who was the longest reigning monarch at the time of her passing, was visited by President and Mrs. Kennedy during their European trip in 1961. PX96-33-60
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Happy birthday to our 35th president! 102 years ago today, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. More photos of JFK's childhood and youth:
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These are the last lines of the last speech ever typed for President Kennedy, intended for remarks on November 22, 1963 at the Democratic State Committee in Austin, Texas. The full speech:
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The JFK Library Foundation is proud to be the host partner alongside @MayorWu and @CityOfBoston for The @EarthshotPrize, celebrating extraordinary solutions to repair our planet from all around the world. More: #EarthshotBoston2022
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These are the last lines of the last speech ever typed for President Kennedy, intended for remarks on November 22, 1963.
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These are the last lines of the last speech ever typed for President Kennedy, intended for remarks on November 22, 1963.
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The people who lived through November 22, 1963 remember the moment - where they were, what they were doing - when the news of President Kennedy's death came. The nation and world stopped and came together to mourn the president.
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Today, we remember the life and lasting legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. May his commitment to justice for all continue to inspire us.
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"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.” - John F. Kennedy, May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963
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From Moonshot 🌕 to Earthshot 🌎 . The JFK Library Foundation is here with @EarthshotPrize to celebrate the individuals and solutions taking on the greatest challenge of our time: climate change. #EarthshotBoston2022
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The ratification of the #19thAmendment granted women the right to vote, but many Black women, especially in the South, remained disenfranchised. Court cases sought to challenge arbitrary and racist rules to give all people the vote. Learn more:
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"Courage means not simply doing what’s politically expedient, but doing what, deep in our hearts, we know is right." —President @BarackObama.
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58 years ago today, President Kennedy addressed the #UNGA. Though he did't perform like @BTS_twt at this year’s session, he also spoke about creating a safer and more peaceful world for all. 🎙️His speech:.
"We thought the world has stopped, but it continues to move forward. Every choice we make is the beginning of change." . -- @BTS_twt came to UNHQ to support action for the #GlobalGoals & a better world for everyone. Watch their special musical performance and get inspired.
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A man in Mississippi wrote to JFK explaining the difficulty black people had in registering to vote. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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These are the last lines of the last speech ever typed for President Kennedy, intended for remarks on November 22, 1963 at the Democratic State Committee in Austin. 📄:
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60 years ago today, on June 10, 1963, President Kennedy outlined a "strategy of peace" in his commencement address at American University, including a nuclear test ban treaty. #JFK60. Watch the full speech:
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Today we remember those who lost their lives in service to our country. 📷 President John F. Kennedy places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at @ArlingtonNatl Cemetery, Memorial Day 1963.
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Watch Caroline Kennedy, @JBKSchlossberg, and past honorees of the JFK New Frontier Award mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's acceptance speech at the 1960 @DemConvention. @jfklibrary @harvardiop #JFKNewFrontier
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We’re honored to partner with such an incredible group of organizations!.
We're hugely grateful to the Boston Host Committee who have been instrumental in bringing the Prize to this incredible city. Led by the @JFKLibrary and @CityOfBoston you can see all the partners here >
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Today, we remember the life and lasting legacy of Robert F. Kennedy, including his commitment to human rights and a more just and peaceful world. A selection of his speeches:
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On November 22, 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy continued their visit to Texas, and traveled to Dallas. As they rode through the city, shots were fired. The motorcade rushed to the nearest hospital, but the wound was mortal.
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These are the last lines of the last speech ever typed for President Kennedy, intended for remarks on November 22, 1963. Read the full speech:
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Happy #Nowruz! Nowruz has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years and celebrates the arrival of spring and the Iranian or Persian New Year. In 1962, the Shah and Empress of Iran visited the US, attending a dinner in their honor at the White House.
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President Kennedy’s state funeral was held 60 years ago today on November 25, 1963. Historian Fredrik Logevall discussed one of the personal touches Mrs. Kennedy arranged for the ceremony in our latest episode of “Let Us Begin.”.
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Today we remember the life and legacy of Robert F. Kennedy, born 95 years ago today. Read a selection of his speeches on our site:
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Celebrating President Jimmy Carter’s centennial! On October 1, 1924, our 39th president was born in Plains, GA. In 1979, he spoke at the JFK Library's dedication about the urgency of JFK’s message of dedication to the public good. @CarterLibrary @CarterCenter #JC100
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61 years ago today on June 11, 1963, President Kennedy addressed the nation on civil rights. He defined the civil rights crisis as moral, as well as constitutional and legal, and announced that he would submit civil rights legislation to Congress.
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President Kennedy’s call for public service, courage, innovation, and inclusion spurred a generation to transform the country. Fifty-eight years after his assassination, this legacy continues to provide inspiration to us in the 21st century.
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"The high courage and the supreme sacrifice of Americans who gave their lives in battle have made it possible for our land to flourish under freedom and justice." . 📷: President Kennedy lays a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier. #MemorialDay
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Today, we remember the life and lasting legacy of President Kennedy’s brother, Robert F. Kennedy. May his commitment to justice for all continue to inspire us. #RFK50
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Today, we remember the life and lasting legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. May his commitment to human rights and a more just and peaceful world inspire us today.
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JFK chats with @Cardinals outfielder Stan Musial during the 32nd #AllStarGame, July 10, 1962.
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Ambassador Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg met up with HRH Prince William at the #EarthshotInnovationSummit this week. The JFK Library Foundation is proud to partner with the @EarthshotPrize to bring the moonshot spirit to the most pressing issue of our time: repairing our planet.
We all have a role to play and the 2023 #EarthshotInnovationSummit shows us why. With huge thanks to @EarthshotPrize partners @BloombergDotOrg for hosting us.
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Happy birthday to our 35th president! 101 years ago today, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. More photos from his youth and childhood:
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Today we remember those who lost their lives in service to our country. 📷 President John F. Kennedy places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at @ArlingtonNatl Cemetery, Memorial Day 1963.
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We received a lot of requests for kids and puppies for #JFKLfromHome, so who are we to stand in the way of what people want?. 📽️ Full film:
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When JFK announced his Moonshot, the goal wasn’t just going the Moon. Today, 100s of technologies exist because of the space program. This week, we celebrate The #EarthshotPrize and its environmental pioneers who may help save the planet. Listen:
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On the #4thofJuly, 1962, JFK spoke in front of Independence Hall, where he discussed the dependence of the federal and state governments on each other for the "successful operation of our unique and happy form of government.". Watch:.
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Thanks to @SenMarkey, @SenJohnMcCain, @GOPLeader, & @RepJoeKennedy for proposing a coin in honor of JFK!
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The JFK Library Foundation and @EarthshotPrize are proud to announce the Boston Host Committee for the 2022 Earthshot Prize ceremony. Honorary co-chairs include @MayorWu, @MassGovernor, and President Kennedy’s grandson, @JBKSchlossberg. Learn more:
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President and Mrs. Kennedy visited Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on their trip to London in June 1961. More on their trip:
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In 1961, President Kennedy asked the nation to get vaccinated against polio: . “I hope that the renewed drive this spring and summer to provide vaccination for all Americans, and particularly those who are young, will have the wholehearted support of every parent in America.”
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In 1962, JFK urged Americans to vote in the midterm elections, which also fell on November 6. We encourage you to vote, too!
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These are the last lines of the last speech ever typed for President Kennedy, intended for remarks on November 22, 1963 at the Democratic State Committee in Austin. 📄:
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The people who lived through November 22, 1963 remember the moment - where they were, what they were doing - when the news of President Kennedy's death came. The nation and world stopped and came together to mourn the president. 📷:
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We're wishing President Jimmy Carter a very a happy birthday as he turns 98 today!. 📷: President Carter at the JFK Library dedication in 1979, and a JFK Library forum in 2014
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We’re very happy to report that it’s #NationalPugDay today, because these photos of Secret Service agent Bob Foster introducing a pug puppy to JFK Jr. and friend deserve to be seen. 📷:
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A tribute to First Lady Rosalynn Carter from Ambassador Caroline Kennedy:. “Today we honor the extraordinary life of Rosalynn Carter, whose pioneering public service brought hope and comfort to millions of people around the world. 1/2
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During the 1960 campaign, many Americans believed that JFK's religion would prevent him from making decisions as president independent from his faith. To confront the issue head on, he spoke to a group of Protestant ministers #otd. His full speech:
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Today, we remember the life and lasting legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. May his commitment to human rights and a more just and peaceful world inspire us today.
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President Kennedy claps while Caroline and John Jr. dance in the Oval Office. Happy #FathersDay!
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Some #MondayMotivation: Before a crowd of 35,000 people at Rice University, President Kennedy declared, "We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.”
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During President Kennedy’s 1963 visit to England, Queen Elizabeth II was unable to meet him as she was in Scotland, and wrote him this letter:.
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#ElectionDay is tomorrow! If you haven't already, get out to vote!. JFK has this message for voters in his 1958 campaign for the Senate.
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President Kennedy claps while Caroline and John Jr. dance in the Oval Office. Happy #FathersDay!
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Happy commencement day @Harvard, and congrats to the class of 2018! Here's Harvard grad John F. Kennedy after his graduation in 1940. #harvard18
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President Kennedy’s state funeral was held 61 years ago today on November 25, 1963. Historian Fredrik Logevall describes one of the personal touches Mrs. Kennedy arranged for the ceremony from our special podcast, Let Us Begin.
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"The high courage and the supreme sacrifice of Americans who gave their lives in battle have made it possible for our land to flourish under freedom and justice." #MemorialDay. 📷 ST-C194-10-63. President John F. Kennedy Lays Wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier.
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Today, The #EarthShotPrize is happening here in Boston, and we thank our sponsors who have helped make this celebration of environmental action possible:. Sandy and Paul Edgerley and The ‘Quin House.@ubicquia.@BankofAmerica.@LibertyMutual.@CVSHealth.@johnhancockusa
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Happy anniversary, Star Trek! Leonard Nimoy wrote to JFK in 1962 asking for a safer planet. #StarTrekDay
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61 years ago today, on June 10, 1963, President Kennedy outlined a "strategy of peace" in his commencement address at American University, including a nuclear test ban treaty. Watch the full speech:
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"Today, when many doubt the integrity of our elected officials, this Award is more important than ever." —Caroline Kennedy #ProfileInCourage.
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Jeanette Rankin took her seat as the 1st female member of Congress, #otd in 1917. During her career, she was criticized for her opposition to the US's entry into both WWI and WWII. In 1957, JFK named her one the US's most courageous women. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Jacqueline Kennedy on JFK's reading habits: "He'd read walking, he'd read at the table, at meals, he'd read after dinner, he'd read in the bathtub. He was always reading-practically while driving a car." . #NationalReadingDay
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In honor of #parksfarewell, here's JFK's favorite waffle recipe AND a photo of him at @LassenNPS. @parksandrecnbc
http://t.co/0SXDzN4D5u.
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"The high courage and the supreme sacrifice of Americans who gave their lives in battle have made it possible for our land to flourish under freedom and justice." . Image: President Kennedy lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. #MemorialDay
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“Terror is not a new weapon. Throughout history it has been used by those who could not prevail, either by persuasion or example.” – President Kennedy at the UN General Assembly, September 25, 1961
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Jacqueline Kennedy meets the Taj Mahal, 60 years ago today. More photographs:
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Yesterday, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since she ascended the throne. In 1961, President and Mrs. Kennedy were guests at a dinner held by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. More from their visit:
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July is #NationalIceCreamMonth! What’s your favorite way to have ice cream - cup or cone?. Film: JFK Jr. gives JFK an ice cream cone on board the Honey Fitz, September 1963 (JFKPPP-40)
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“Terror is not a new weapon. Throughout history it has been used by those who could not prevail, either by persuasion or example.” - President Kennedy at the UN General Assembly, September 25, 1961. #September11
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#OTD in 1963, President Kennedy addressed a crowd of more than 100,000 people in front of the Berlin Wall, declaring: "All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words 'Ich bin ein Berliner.'"
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