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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2026 Presidents' Day Festival
Monday, February 16, 2026: Join us for a day of presidential storytelling, musical performances, hands-on activities, and more that bring history to life for all ages!
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The JFK Library is THE place to be on Presidents’ Day!
Join us on Monday, February 16 for our 15th annual Presidents’ Day Festival and experience presidential storytelling, hands-on maker activities, live musical performances, and more for all ages.
jfklibrary.org/2026presidentsday
Join us on Monday, February 16 for our 15th annual Presidents’ Day Festival and experience presidential storytelling, hands-on maker activities, live musical performances, and more for all ages.
jfklibrary.org/2026presidentsday
Cold days call for cozy comforts—with presidential flair. Discover blankets, scarves, and more at the JFK Library Museum Store, all featuring the presidential seal.
https://store.jfklibrary.org/collections/presidential-seal
Your purchases help support educational programming at the JFK Library.
https://store.jfklibrary.org/collections/presidential-seal
Your purchases help support educational programming at the JFK Library.
February 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Cold days call for cozy comforts—with presidential flair. Discover blankets, scarves, and more at the JFK Library Museum Store, all featuring the presidential seal.
https://store.jfklibrary.org/collections/presidential-seal
Your purchases help support educational programming at the JFK Library.
https://store.jfklibrary.org/collections/presidential-seal
Your purchases help support educational programming at the JFK Library.
Presidents’ Day Week is almost here! Join us for our Presidents’ Day Festival on March 16 featuring presidential storytelling, hands-on crafts, and more fun.
Can’t make it Monday? Enjoy $2 off adult admission all week when you use the buzzword—“Macaroni”—named after Caroline Kennedy’s pet pony.
Can’t make it Monday? Enjoy $2 off adult admission all week when you use the buzzword—“Macaroni”—named after Caroline Kennedy’s pet pony.
February 12, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Presidents’ Day Week is almost here! Join us for our Presidents’ Day Festival on March 16 featuring presidential storytelling, hands-on crafts, and more fun.
Can’t make it Monday? Enjoy $2 off adult admission all week when you use the buzzword—“Macaroni”—named after Caroline Kennedy’s pet pony.
Can’t make it Monday? Enjoy $2 off adult admission all week when you use the buzzword—“Macaroni”—named after Caroline Kennedy’s pet pony.
Remembering Allan Goodrich, who passed away at age 82 on Sunday. Allan was the first audiovisual archivist at the JFK Library and became the Chief Archivist in 2003. He retired in 2009 after more than 40 years of service, and will be remembered as a trusted mentor and colleague to Library staff.
February 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Remembering Allan Goodrich, who passed away at age 82 on Sunday. Allan was the first audiovisual archivist at the JFK Library and became the Chief Archivist in 2003. He retired in 2009 after more than 40 years of service, and will be remembered as a trusted mentor and colleague to Library staff.
When Margaret Hamilton answered JFK's call to land a man on the Moon, she said there was “no choice but to be pioneers.”
As lead programmer for the Apollo Guidance Computer, she carved entirely new ground—coining the term software engineering itself.
#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
As lead programmer for the Apollo Guidance Computer, she carved entirely new ground—coining the term software engineering itself.
#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
NASA's first software engineer: Margaret Hamilton - Matt Porter & Margaret Hamilton
Learn how Margaret Hamilton and her team of engineers built the software for the Apollo 11 mission that landed mankind on the Moon.
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The Apollo 11 moon landing was about the astronauts, mission control, software and hardware all working together as...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM
When Margaret Hamilton answered JFK's call to land a man on the Moon, she said there was “no choice but to be pioneers.”
As lead programmer for the Apollo Guidance Computer, she carved entirely new ground—coining the term software engineering itself.
#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
As lead programmer for the Apollo Guidance Computer, she carved entirely new ground—coining the term software engineering itself.
#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
December 6, 1961: President Kennedy met Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the #HeismanTrophy. Two days before, Davis had been the first pick in the 1962 NFL draft and had been selected by the Washington Redskins (now Commanders).
#BlackHistoryMonth
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February 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
December 6, 1961: President Kennedy met Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the #HeismanTrophy. Two days before, Davis had been the first pick in the 1962 NFL draft and had been selected by the Washington Redskins (now Commanders).
#BlackHistoryMonth
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#BlackHistoryMonth
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On February 9, 1961, President Kennedy sent a proposal for affordable health care for senior citizens to Congress.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
On February 9, 1961, President Kennedy sent a proposal for affordable health care for senior citizens to Congress.
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The Patriots once asked JFK to play receiver for them. How do you think he'd do in the #Superbowl?
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhcsf-0884-001#?image_identifier=JFKWHCSF-0884-001-p0030
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhcsf-0884-001#?image_identifier=JFKWHCSF-0884-001-p0030
February 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The Patriots once asked JFK to play receiver for them. How do you think he'd do in the #Superbowl?
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhcsf-0884-001#?image_identifier=JFKWHCSF-0884-001-p0030
https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhcsf-0884-001#?image_identifier=JFKWHCSF-0884-001-p0030
Ready, set, hut for the #Superbowl today! Games of touch football were a tradition for the Kennedy Family when they got together in Hyannisport.
Film: DPS-17 (excerpt)
Film: DPS-17 (excerpt)
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Ready, set, hut for the #Superbowl today! Games of touch football were a tradition for the Kennedy Family when they got together in Hyannisport.
Film: DPS-17 (excerpt)
Film: DPS-17 (excerpt)
February is American Heart Month, and today is #WearRedDay! There are lots of red fashion options to choose from in the archives at the JFK Library.
What are your favorite looks?
What are your favorite looks?
February 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
February is American Heart Month, and today is #WearRedDay! There are lots of red fashion options to choose from in the archives at the JFK Library.
What are your favorite looks?
What are your favorite looks?
The JFK Library is THE place to be on Presidents’ Day!
Join us on Monday, February 16 for our 15th annual Presidents’ Day Festival and experience presidential storytelling, hands-on maker activities, live musical performances, and more for all ages.
jfklibrary.org/2026presidentsday
Join us on Monday, February 16 for our 15th annual Presidents’ Day Festival and experience presidential storytelling, hands-on maker activities, live musical performances, and more for all ages.
jfklibrary.org/2026presidentsday
2026 Presidents' Day Festival
Monday, February 16, 2026: Join us for a day of presidential storytelling, musical performances, hands-on activities, and more that bring history to life for all ages!
jfklibrary.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The JFK Library is THE place to be on Presidents’ Day!
Join us on Monday, February 16 for our 15th annual Presidents’ Day Festival and experience presidential storytelling, hands-on maker activities, live musical performances, and more for all ages.
jfklibrary.org/2026presidentsday
Join us on Monday, February 16 for our 15th annual Presidents’ Day Festival and experience presidential storytelling, hands-on maker activities, live musical performances, and more for all ages.
jfklibrary.org/2026presidentsday
Hank Aaron was born #otd 1934. After he helped JFK in the Wisconsin primary, the future president sent his thanks, adding that "I hope to see you push that average up over the .300 mark now that the hot weather is here."
https://bit.ly/4kpO5t9
#BlackHistoryMonth #BaseballSky
https://bit.ly/4kpO5t9
#BlackHistoryMonth #BaseballSky
February 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Hank Aaron was born #otd 1934. After he helped JFK in the Wisconsin primary, the future president sent his thanks, adding that "I hope to see you push that average up over the .300 mark now that the hot weather is here."
https://bit.ly/4kpO5t9
#BlackHistoryMonth #BaseballSky
https://bit.ly/4kpO5t9
#BlackHistoryMonth #BaseballSky
February 5, 1962: astronaut John Glenn met with President Kennedy in the Oval Office. Fifteen days later, he would be the first American to orbit the Earth.
More photos: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-02-05-a
More photos: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-02-05-a
February 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
February 5, 1962: astronaut John Glenn met with President Kennedy in the Oval Office. Fifteen days later, he would be the first American to orbit the Earth.
More photos: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-02-05-a
More photos: https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-02-05-a
Did you know the zip code was implemented during JFK’s presidency? After WWII, the USPS was searching for ways to manage the increasing load of mail sent across the country.
Find out about the campaign (and learn what ‘zip’ stands for!):: https://bit.ly/4rIjdGX
#ThankAMailCarrierDay
Find out about the campaign (and learn what ‘zip’ stands for!):: https://bit.ly/4rIjdGX
#ThankAMailCarrierDay
Papers of H. Bentley Hahn: The Man Who Invented the 5-Digit ZIP Code – The JFK Library Archives: An Inside Look
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February 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Did you know the zip code was implemented during JFK’s presidency? After WWII, the USPS was searching for ways to manage the increasing load of mail sent across the country.
Find out about the campaign (and learn what ‘zip’ stands for!):: https://bit.ly/4rIjdGX
#ThankAMailCarrierDay
Find out about the campaign (and learn what ‘zip’ stands for!):: https://bit.ly/4rIjdGX
#ThankAMailCarrierDay
Andrew Hatcher was a speechwriter for John F. Kennedy in the 1960 campaign before becoming the first Black associate press secretary in the White House.
His oral history interview for the JFK Library on the 1960 campaign:
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#BlackHistoryMonth
His oral history interview for the JFK Library on the 1960 campaign:
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#BlackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Andrew Hatcher was a speechwriter for John F. Kennedy in the 1960 campaign before becoming the first Black associate press secretary in the White House.
His oral history interview for the JFK Library on the 1960 campaign:
www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer...
#BlackHistoryMonth
His oral history interview for the JFK Library on the 1960 campaign:
www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer...
#BlackHistoryMonth
Poet and pioneer of the Harlem Renaissance Langston Hughes was born #otd on February 1, 1902. In 1961, he attended a lunch for the first President of Senegal, Léopold Sédar Senghor. Senghor, a poet himself, was an admirer of Hughes' work and translated his poetry into French.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Poet and pioneer of the Harlem Renaissance Langston Hughes was born #otd on February 1, 1902. In 1961, he attended a lunch for the first President of Senegal, Léopold Sédar Senghor. Senghor, a poet himself, was an admirer of Hughes' work and translated his poetry into French.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
As Chuck Daly, the last living member of President Kennedy’s administration, is laid to rest, learn about his service in the Korean War and lifetime of public service in this 2021 talk with the JFK Library Foundation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96CLGK568nw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96CLGK568nw
A Look Back at the Life of Chuck Daly
YouTube video by John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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January 31, 2026 at 1:56 PM
As Chuck Daly, the last living member of President Kennedy’s administration, is laid to rest, learn about his service in the Korean War and lifetime of public service in this 2021 talk with the JFK Library Foundation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96CLGK568nw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96CLGK568nw
Due to the federal government shutdown, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, including the Research Room and online store, is closed until further notice. The staff of the JFK Library Foundation will continue to update our social media pages from offsite.
January 31, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Due to the federal government shutdown, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, including the Research Room and online store, is closed until further notice. The staff of the JFK Library Foundation will continue to update our social media pages from offsite.
John F. Kennedy gave his first State of the Union Address ten days after becoming president, on January 30, 1961. In his introduction, he referenced the Cold War and the ongoing struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union.
#onthisday
#onthisday
January 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM
John F. Kennedy gave his first State of the Union Address ten days after becoming president, on January 30, 1961. In his introduction, he referenced the Cold War and the ongoing struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union.
#onthisday
#onthisday
The JFK Presidential Library and Museum will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27 due to the weekend snowstorm.
The Library will reopen to the public on its next scheduled operating day on Thursday, January 29.
The Library will reopen to the public on its next scheduled operating day on Thursday, January 29.
January 26, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The JFK Presidential Library and Museum will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27 due to the weekend snowstorm.
The Library will reopen to the public on its next scheduled operating day on Thursday, January 29.
The Library will reopen to the public on its next scheduled operating day on Thursday, January 29.
On January 25, 1961, John F. Kennedy became the first president to give live televised press conferences. He would go on to conduct 64 press conferences during his presidency, an average of one every 16 days.
January 25, 2026 at 3:28 PM
On January 25, 1961, John F. Kennedy became the first president to give live televised press conferences. He would go on to conduct 64 press conferences during his presidency, an average of one every 16 days.
Remembering the life and legacy of former JFK Library and JFK Library Foundation Director Charles U. Daly upon his passing. He was the last living member of President John F. Kennedy’s staff and received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his service in the Korean War.
January 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Remembering the life and legacy of former JFK Library and JFK Library Foundation Director Charles U. Daly upon his passing. He was the last living member of President John F. Kennedy’s staff and received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his service in the Korean War.
Don't miss out!
Join us tomorrow for the Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition ceremony. Join us at 6:30PM at https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/forums/earthshot-innovation-challenge-northeast-us-edition-awards-ceremony
Join us tomorrow for the Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition ceremony. Join us at 6:30PM at https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/forums/earthshot-innovation-challenge-northeast-us-edition-awards-ceremony
January 22, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Don't miss out!
Join us tomorrow for the Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition ceremony. Join us at 6:30PM at https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/forums/earthshot-innovation-challenge-northeast-us-edition-awards-ceremony
Join us tomorrow for the Earthshot Innovation Challenge: Northeast U.S. Edition ceremony. Join us at 6:30PM at https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/forums/earthshot-innovation-challenge-northeast-us-edition-awards-ceremony
Would you like to get involved with the JFK Library in a hands-on way this year? We are recruiting volunteers for three different roles. If you enjoy history, museums, and educating others, apply today (or if you know someone who fits the bill, share this with them)!
jfklibrary.org/volunteer
jfklibrary.org/volunteer
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Would you like to get involved with the JFK Library in a hands-on way this year? We are recruiting volunteers for three different roles. If you enjoy history, museums, and educating others, apply today (or if you know someone who fits the bill, share this with them)!
jfklibrary.org/volunteer
jfklibrary.org/volunteer