JFK Library Foundation
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Dedicated to the legacy of our nation's 35th president. We are the non-profit partner and creative collaborator of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
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Congress has restored funding of appropriated activities. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, administered by the National Archives, is working to restore full operations as quickly as possible. Please check jfklibrary.org for updates.
Congress has restored funding of appropriated activities. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, administered by the National Archives, is working to restore full operations as quickly as possible. Please check jfklibrary.org for updates.
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Congress has restored funding of appropriated activities. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, administered by the National Archives, is working to restore full operations as quickly as possible. Please check jfklibrary.org for updates.
On November 20, join us for a free forum with Chris Matthews on the 100th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s birth, as he discusses his new book, Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters.
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On November 20, join us for a free forum with Chris Matthews on the 100th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s birth, as he discusses his new book, Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters.
“On this day of remembrance, let us pray in the name of those who have fought in this country's wars… that there will be no veterans of any further war -- not because all shall have perished but because all shall have learned to live together in peace.” - President John F. Kennedy
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“On this day of remembrance, let us pray in the name of those who have fought in this country's wars… that there will be no veterans of any further war -- not because all shall have perished but because all shall have learned to live together in peace.” - President John F. Kennedy
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
During #WorldWarII, JFK chronicled his experience in the Pacific theater of the war, as well as news and photos of his family members who served.
See the full album: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/kfc-077-001
#VeteransDay
See the full album: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/kfc-077-001
#VeteransDay
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
During #WorldWarII, JFK chronicled his experience in the Pacific theater of the war, as well as news and photos of his family members who served.
See the full album: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/kfc-077-001
#VeteransDay
See the full album: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/kfc-077-001
#VeteransDay
"Democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put a wall up to keep our people in." On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall came down, 28 years after it was built.
During his short trip to West Berlin in June 1963, President Kennedy visited Checkpoint Charlie, a crossing along the Wall.
During his short trip to West Berlin in June 1963, President Kennedy visited Checkpoint Charlie, a crossing along the Wall.
November 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put a wall up to keep our people in." On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall came down, 28 years after it was built.
During his short trip to West Berlin in June 1963, President Kennedy visited Checkpoint Charlie, a crossing along the Wall.
During his short trip to West Berlin in June 1963, President Kennedy visited Checkpoint Charlie, a crossing along the Wall.
#OTD on November 8, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy was elected president in a close race, beating Vice President Richard M. Nixon by approximately 118,550 votes.
After casting his vote in Boston, JFK traveled to Hyannis Port to await the election results with his family.
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After casting his vote in Boston, JFK traveled to Hyannis Port to await the election results with his family.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#OTD on November 8, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy was elected president in a close race, beating Vice President Richard M. Nixon by approximately 118,550 votes.
After casting his vote in Boston, JFK traveled to Hyannis Port to await the election results with his family.
📷: PX89-10
After casting his vote in Boston, JFK traveled to Hyannis Port to await the election results with his family.
📷: PX89-10
Jacqueline Kennedy approached the White House restoration as a scholarly pursuit, with a goal of sharing our nation’s history.
JFK Library Foundation Executive Director Rachel Flor shares how Mrs. Kennedy transformed the White House for generations to come.
Listen: jfklibrary.org/jfk35restoration
JFK Library Foundation Executive Director Rachel Flor shares how Mrs. Kennedy transformed the White House for generations to come.
Listen: jfklibrary.org/jfk35restoration
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Jacqueline Kennedy approached the White House restoration as a scholarly pursuit, with a goal of sharing our nation’s history.
JFK Library Foundation Executive Director Rachel Flor shares how Mrs. Kennedy transformed the White House for generations to come.
Listen: jfklibrary.org/jfk35restoration
JFK Library Foundation Executive Director Rachel Flor shares how Mrs. Kennedy transformed the White House for generations to come.
Listen: jfklibrary.org/jfk35restoration
On November 4, 1952, Representative John F. Kennedy beat out the incumbent Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. to become Senator for Massachusetts.
In the lead up to #ElectionDay, JFK campaigned with his family around the state. See these photos, recently added to our website:
www.jfklibrary.org/search?searc...
In the lead up to #ElectionDay, JFK campaigned with his family around the state. See these photos, recently added to our website:
www.jfklibrary.org/search?searc...
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On November 4, 1952, Representative John F. Kennedy beat out the incumbent Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. to become Senator for Massachusetts.
In the lead up to #ElectionDay, JFK campaigned with his family around the state. See these photos, recently added to our website:
www.jfklibrary.org/search?searc...
In the lead up to #ElectionDay, JFK campaigned with his family around the state. See these photos, recently added to our website:
www.jfklibrary.org/search?searc...
Former JFK Library Director Tom Putnam pays tribute to Ernest Hemingway's last surviving son, Patrick, who passed away last month at the age of 97.
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2025/10/30/ernest-hemingway-patrick-hemingway-pen-hemingway-award-tom-putnam
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2025/10/30/ernest-hemingway-patrick-hemingway-pen-hemingway-award-tom-putnam
Remembering the last — and perhaps favorite — of Ernest Hemingway’s sons
Few people can claim their birth informed the ending to one of the 20th century’s most iconic novels, writes Tom Putnam. But that was the case for Patrick Hemingway, who died recently at the age of 97...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Former JFK Library Director Tom Putnam pays tribute to Ernest Hemingway's last surviving son, Patrick, who passed away last month at the age of 97.
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2025/10/30/ernest-hemingway-patrick-hemingway-pen-hemingway-award-tom-putnam
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2025/10/30/ernest-hemingway-patrick-hemingway-pen-hemingway-award-tom-putnam
We're wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween, full of treats and no tricks!
Halloween in the White House: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1963-10-31-d#?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C372-6-63
Halloween in the White House: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1963-10-31-d#?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C372-6-63
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We're wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween, full of treats and no tricks!
Halloween in the White House: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1963-10-31-d#?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C372-6-63
Halloween in the White House: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1963-10-31-d#?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C372-6-63
Nominations for the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award are now open!
Help us celebrate courage in leadership by submitting a nominee worth honoring: https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/profile-in-courage-award/submit-a-nomination
Help us celebrate courage in leadership by submitting a nominee worth honoring: https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/profile-in-courage-award/submit-a-nomination
October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Nominations for the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award are now open!
Help us celebrate courage in leadership by submitting a nominee worth honoring: https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/profile-in-courage-award/submit-a-nomination
Help us celebrate courage in leadership by submitting a nominee worth honoring: https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/profile-in-courage-award/submit-a-nomination
Everyone loves to trick or treat- even a first lady! JFK’s sister Jean Kennedy Smith reveals how Jacqueline Kennedy convinced her to “go undercover” with the kids in Washington, DC one Halloween.
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Everyone loves to trick or treat- even a first lady! JFK’s sister Jean Kennedy Smith reveals how Jacqueline Kennedy convinced her to “go undercover” with the kids in Washington, DC one Halloween.
On November 2 at 2:00, join us for the 49th annual PEN/Hemingway Award celebration at the Campus Center at UMass Boston. Seán Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway’s grandson, honors 2025 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel finalists and winner Michael Deagler, author of Early Sobrieties.
October 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On November 2 at 2:00, join us for the 49th annual PEN/Hemingway Award celebration at the Campus Center at UMass Boston. Seán Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway’s grandson, honors 2025 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel finalists and winner Michael Deagler, author of Early Sobrieties.
October 27, 1962, known as Black Saturday, was the most dangerous day of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
October 27, 1962, known as Black Saturday, was the most dangerous day of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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“When power corrupts, poetry cleanses."
On October 26, 1963, JFK spoke about the importance of the role of an artist in society at the dedication of the Frost Library at Amherst College.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkpof-047-041#?image_identifier=JFKPOF-047-041-p0002
On October 26, 1963, JFK spoke about the importance of the role of an artist in society at the dedication of the Frost Library at Amherst College.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkpof-047-041#?image_identifier=JFKPOF-047-041-p0002
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“When power corrupts, poetry cleanses."
On October 26, 1963, JFK spoke about the importance of the role of an artist in society at the dedication of the Frost Library at Amherst College.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkpof-047-041#?image_identifier=JFKPOF-047-041-p0002
On October 26, 1963, JFK spoke about the importance of the role of an artist in society at the dedication of the Frost Library at Amherst College.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkpof-047-041#?image_identifier=JFKPOF-047-041-p0002
“I’m not worried about the future. We need to talk about right now...We had 7 million people last weekend. How do we tap into that?”
Karine Jean-Pierre joined us to discuss about her time in the White House and how we can move beyond partisanship to build a country that truly works for its people.
Karine Jean-Pierre joined us to discuss about her time in the White House and how we can move beyond partisanship to build a country that truly works for its people.
October 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“I’m not worried about the future. We need to talk about right now...We had 7 million people last weekend. How do we tap into that?”
Karine Jean-Pierre joined us to discuss about her time in the White House and how we can move beyond partisanship to build a country that truly works for its people.
Karine Jean-Pierre joined us to discuss about her time in the White House and how we can move beyond partisanship to build a country that truly works for its people.
On October 22, 1962, President Kennedy went on television to speak to the nation and revealed the evidence of Soviet missiles in Cuba. He also announced the establishment of a naval quarantine around the island until the Soviet Union agreed to dismantle the missile sites.
October 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
On October 22, 1962, President Kennedy went on television to speak to the nation and revealed the evidence of Soviet missiles in Cuba. He also announced the establishment of a naval quarantine around the island until the Soviet Union agreed to dismantle the missile sites.
As first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy undertook a restoration of the White House, to show the evolving history of the people who had lived and worked there, calling the work “a question of scholarship.”
Read more about the White House Restoration: jfklibrary.org/whrestoration
Read more about the White House Restoration: jfklibrary.org/whrestoration
October 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy undertook a restoration of the White House, to show the evolving history of the people who had lived and worked there, calling the work “a question of scholarship.”
Read more about the White House Restoration: jfklibrary.org/whrestoration
Read more about the White House Restoration: jfklibrary.org/whrestoration
Enter the Profile in Courage Essay Contest™ for a chance to win a cash prize:
🏆 1st: $10,000 + trip to Boston
🥈 2nd: $3,000
🥉 3 Finalists: $1,000 each
🎖 15 Honorable Mentions
Learn more: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
🏆 1st: $10,000 + trip to Boston
🥈 2nd: $3,000
🥉 3 Finalists: $1,000 each
🎖 15 Honorable Mentions
Learn more: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Enter the Profile in Courage Essay Contest™ for a chance to win a cash prize:
🏆 1st: $10,000 + trip to Boston
🥈 2nd: $3,000
🥉 3 Finalists: $1,000 each
🎖 15 Honorable Mentions
Learn more: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
🏆 1st: $10,000 + trip to Boston
🥈 2nd: $3,000
🥉 3 Finalists: $1,000 each
🎖 15 Honorable Mentions
Learn more: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
The JFK Library is the primary repository of Ernest Hemingway's papers and now has a major digital project spotlighting his life and works at jfklibrary.org/hemingway.
Join us this Thursday for an exploration of this project: www.jfklibrary.org/visit-museum...
Join us this Thursday for an exploration of this project: www.jfklibrary.org/visit-museum...
Exploring Hemingway at the JFK
Join us for a virtual exploration of the John F. Library Foundation's major digital project, Hemingway at the JFK. Seán and Colette Hemingway will introduce this opportunity to hear about the…
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October 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The JFK Library is the primary repository of Ernest Hemingway's papers and now has a major digital project spotlighting his life and works at jfklibrary.org/hemingway.
Join us this Thursday for an exploration of this project: www.jfklibrary.org/visit-museum...
Join us this Thursday for an exploration of this project: www.jfklibrary.org/visit-museum...
Today we celebrate the 46th anniversary of the dedication of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum! On October 20, 1979, the JFK Library was dedicated by members of the Kennedy family and President Carter.
Photos of its construction and dedication: www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-...
Photos of its construction and dedication: www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-...
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Today we celebrate the 46th anniversary of the dedication of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum! On October 20, 1979, the JFK Library was dedicated by members of the Kennedy family and President Carter.
Photos of its construction and dedication: www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-...
Photos of its construction and dedication: www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-...
On October 16, 1962, JFK learned of Soviet nuclear missile sites being built in Cuba, kicking off the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the next 13 days and beyond, JFK and his advisors would work to get the missiles out and avoid starting a nuclear war.
October 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
On October 16, 1962, JFK learned of Soviet nuclear missile sites being built in Cuba, kicking off the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the next 13 days and beyond, JFK and his advisors would work to get the missiles out and avoid starting a nuclear war.
Enter the Profile Courage Essay Contest™ with confidence using our student resources:
💡 Essay tips
❓ FAQs answered
🥇 Examples of winning essays
📖 Writing resources
👉https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
💡 Essay tips
❓ FAQs answered
🥇 Examples of winning essays
📖 Writing resources
👉https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
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October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Enter the Profile Courage Essay Contest™ with confidence using our student resources:
💡 Essay tips
❓ FAQs answered
🥇 Examples of winning essays
📖 Writing resources
👉https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
💡 Essay tips
❓ FAQs answered
🥇 Examples of winning essays
📖 Writing resources
👉https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
In 1962, JFK met with members of the American Indian Chicago Conference, who had created the Declaration of Indian Purpose the year before.
More photos: htthttps://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-08-15-c#?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C28-3-62
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
More photos: htthttps://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-08-15-c#?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C28-3-62
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
October 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In 1962, JFK met with members of the American Indian Chicago Conference, who had created the Declaration of Indian Purpose the year before.
More photos: htthttps://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-08-15-c#?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C28-3-62
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
More photos: htthttps://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-08-15-c#?image_identifier=JFKWHP-ST-C28-3-62
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
Happy birthday to Eleanor Roosevelt, born #otd on October 11, 1884! In addition to her work for equal rights and peace, she chaired JFK's Commission on the Status of Women, created in late 1961.
October 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Happy birthday to Eleanor Roosevelt, born #otd on October 11, 1884! In addition to her work for equal rights and peace, she chaired JFK's Commission on the Status of Women, created in late 1961.