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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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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In the #JFK35 podcast, Rye Barcott explores how experiences in service shaped how ten lawmakers lead, make difficult decisions, and put the greater good ahead of self-interest. 🎧 Listen: www.jfklibrary.org/about-us/social-…
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
John Steinbeck, whose book East of Eden is now a tv series, wrote to JFK after attending his inauguration. Steinbeck was one of 168 artists invited to see the swearing in of the new president. www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer... #BookSky
My dear Mr. President: I thank you for inviting me to your inauguration. I was profoundly moved by this ceremony which I had never seen before and even more moved by your following speech which was not only nobly conceived and excellently written and delivered, but also had that magic undertone of truth which cannot be simulated nor synchronized nor synthesized. Personally, of course, I am honored to have been invited, but much more sharply felt is my gratification that through me you have recognized the many good members of my profession as existing at all. A nation may be moved by its statesmen and defended by its military but it is usually remembered for its artists. It does seem to me that you sir, have discovered or rather rediscovered this lost truth. Again my thanks, my pledge and my passionate hope that your words may become history and I believe they will! Yours gratefully, John Steinbeck
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
James Meredith became the first Black person to register at the historically all-white University of Mississippi #otd on September 30, 1962. Photo by Marion S. Trikosko, via Library of Congress loc.gov/pictures/res...
James Meredith is escorted on the campus of the University of Mississippi by a US Marshall and a lawyer from the Department of Justice.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Whether you drink your coffee out of a mug or to go cup, we're wishing you a perfectly brewed #NationalCoffeeDay! (And if you end up spilling some on your work, well, we've all been there…)
Personalized mug with JFK's name and the presidential seal on itPaper cup for the “Coffee with Senator and Mrs. Kennedy” program in 1960Coffee rings on JFK's notes before a meeting.Coffee stains on a memo to JFK from Arthur Schlesinger.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today marks the 64th anniversary of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, the groundbreaking book that exposed the harmful effects of pesticides like DDT. On the #JFK35 podcast, historian Douglas Brinkley explains how JFK embraced Carson’s work and helped usher in a new era of environmental protection.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On September 25, 1961, President Kennedy addressed the United Nations General Assembly at their 16th meeting. He outlined the threat nuclear weapons had on the world, and challenged the Soviet Union to a "peace race...until general and complete disarmament has been achieved." #OTD
President John F. Kennedy Addresses General Assembly of the United Nations.Today, every inhabitant of this planet must contemplate the day when it may no longer be habitable. Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by accident, miscalculation or madness. The weapons of war must be abolished, before they abolish us.
Men no longer debate whether armaments are a symptom or cause of tension. The mere existence of modern weapons -- ten million times more destructive than anything the world has ever known, and only minutes away from…
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Now that it’s fall, we’re thinking about sweater weather! President and Mrs. Kennedy and guests at the America’s Cup Race are giving us lots of inspiration for the cooler temps. More looks: www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/arc…
Jacqueline Kennedy in a leather pullover and John F. Kennedy in a bomber jacketGuests on board the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. in an array of coats, jackets, hats, and head scarves.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In 1963, JFK outlined a "strategy of peace" in his commencement address at American University, which included a nuclear test ban treaty. Watch the full address: www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/… #InternationalDayofPeace
President Kennedy (at lectern) delivers an address on world peace and nuclear disarmament during commencement exercises at American University.It makes no sense in an age when the deadly poisons produced by a nuclear exchange would be carried by wind and water and soil and seed to the far corners of the globe and to generations unborn.
Today the expenditure of billions of dollars every year on weapons acquired for the purpose of making sure we never need to use them is essential to keeping the peace.
But surely the acquisition of such idle stockpiles -- which can only destroy and can never create -- is not the only, much less the most efficient, means of assuring peace.
I speak of peace, therefore, as the necessary rational end of rational men. I realize that the pursuit of peace is not as dramatic as the pursuit of war -- and frequently the words of the pursuer fall on weary ears. But we have no more urgent task.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The American Constitution was signed #otd on September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia. 175 years later, JFK spoke to a group of students about how the Constitution was written in different conditions in which they lived now, and how it was important for people to work to make the Constitution work.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, México! In 1962, President and Mrs. Kennedy made a state visit to Mexico, where an estimated 1.5 million people welcomed them to the country. #HispanicHeritageMonth
President and Mrs. Kennedy meet the President and First Lady of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos and Eva Sámano de López Mateos, and their daughter Eva López Mateos.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
On September 15, 1963, members of the Ku Klux Klan planted dynamite at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL, injuring 22 and killing four Black children. In the days that followed, thousands wrote to JFK with their reactions. A selection of their letters: bit.ly/4xQ8pd3
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Public Opinion in the JFK Library Archives: The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
by Dana Bronson and Stacey Chandler, Archives Reference On the morning of September 15, 1963, four members of the Ku Klux Klan planted over a dozen sticks of dynamite under the front steps of the...
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What a way to celebrate Latino Heritage Month! This weekend, the Library came alive with live music, dancing, and hands-on activities inspired by Latin American cultures, including a special performance with Veronica Robles! The fun continues on November 27 with another free Celebrate! program.
People are dancing in traditional attire in a festive indoor setting. Some are wearing colorful garments and hats, with one dancer in a detailed pink outfit spinning joyfully. Hats are scattered on the floor, and spectators are seated nearby, enjoying the performance at the JFK Library.The image shows Veronica Robles in a vibrant yellow outfit and large hat, adorned with colorful floral patterns, interacting with an audience. The audience is seated in a room at the JFK Library with wooden paneling on the walls. Some are taking photos using smartphones. Two people sitting at a table during a craft activity. The table has crafting materials, including a red box and a cardboard tube. An instruction sheet titled "Make a Cardboard Mariachi Guitar" is visible.People in colorful attire and hats are dancing in a room, watched by seated onlookers. The dancers are dressed in bright skirts and shirts, adding to the festive atmosphere.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
#OTD on September 12, 1962, President Kennedy spoke at Rice University in Houston about the nation’s space program: “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.” JFK and the space race: jfklibrary.org/spaceprogram
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This week, the JFK Presidential Library’s glass pavilion shines in ‘Memorial Blue’ to mark the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. Organized by the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, the worldwide commemoration invites landmarks to light their buildings blue in remembrance of September 11, 2001.
The JFK Library's glass pavilion lit in blue with a large American flag hanging from the rafters.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In 2002, the JFK Library Foundation presented a Profile in Courage Award for Public Service to the thousands of public servants who demonstrated extraordinary courage and heroism in response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. jfklibrary.org/ProfileInCourageAwardForPublicService
Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Lt. Col. Marilyn Wills, Caroline Kennedy, Officer Michael Gerbasi, Chief Brian O’Flaherty, and Jack Dewan.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Mark your calendars! We’ve got special programs to celebrate our temporary exhibit Declaring the Revolution: America's Printed Path to Independence. Advanced registration is required. See our full calendar and purchase tickets at jfklibrary.org/calendar.
Hamilton Sing-Along: Saturday, September 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Taste the Teas That Steeped a Revolution, Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Binding a Nation: An 18th-Century Bookbinding Workshop, Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Declaring the Revolution: America's Printed Path to Independence, Historical Printings from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection, Open through November 29
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“You can stand out on your own. And it's sometimes it’s very hard to do, but you'll probably be glad you did it later.” At a JFK Library Forum, Sen. Mark Kelly reflected on the importance of choosing courage, even when doing so isn’t easy. Watch the full forum: youtube.com/live/oWP2iY35zso
Rye Barcott (left) and Sen. Mark Kelly (right) seated on a stage at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. They are engaged in a conversation. A blue backdrop displays the library's name and website. A small table between them holds a copy of the book and two blue glasses.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Happy 60th anniversary, Star Trek! Leonard Nimoy, who played the original Spock, wrote to JFK in 1962 urging him not to use nuclear weapons. #StarTrekDay
Telegram from Sandra and Leonard Nimoy to the White House dated July 6, 1962: "In the name of decency, don't pollute air with bomb. Preserve children's right breathe clean air."
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"In commemorating the role of labor, we honor the most essential traditions in American life." #LaborDay www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/arc…
President John F. Kennedy Meets with AFL-CIO Leaders.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
JFK once said that “I’d rather read a book on a plane than talk to the fellow next to me.” Be like JFK and go read something on #ReadABookDay!
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We hope you're having a relaxing Labor Day weekend, wherever you are. In 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy spent the long weekend on the water with family and friends. www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/arc…
JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy on board the Honey Fitz with JFK's siblings.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Due to an unexpected power outage, the JFK Library and Museum is closed on Friday, September 4, 2026. Email Kennedy.GroupVisits@nara.gov for ticket refunds.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We’re ending our #BackToSchool week with a tribute to the people who make education possible: teachers! Throughout his presidency, JFK spoke about the importance of educators in a democratic society and welcomed teachers to the White House.
JFK meets with Fulbright Exchange Teachers."I want the United States to have the best educated citizens in the world. That's the way we maintain democracy; that's the way we keep our freedom; that's the way we meet our responsibilities - schools, colleges, well-trained teachers who are decently paid."JFK presents the National Teacher of the Year Award to Marjorie L. French.“Today, the fate of individuals and nations rests upon education. In a real and immediate sense, the teachers of America hold our future in their hands.”
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Remembering the life and legacy of Gloria Steinem, a lifelong activist for women’s rights, civil rights, and economic justice. In 2008, she spoke at a #JFKForum about the role of the public intellectual in social movements. www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-a...
Gloria Steinem speaking at the JFK Library.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
When your school is in the White House, you not only learn your ABCs but get to meet pardoned turkeys! Caroline Kennedy and children of Kennedy admin officials went to a school in the White House set up by Jacqueline Kennedy. #BackToSchool jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkwhp-1962-06-06-d
White House Schoolchildren on the South Lawn.White House School Children look at the pardoned Thanksgiving Turkey.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A short and sweet #JFKSaid for our #BackToSchool week! This quote comes from his 1963 State of the Union Address, where he discussed how an investment in the country's youth could strengthen the United States.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's Primary Day in Massachusetts! JFK voted in the 1946 Massachusetts Democratic primary, where he was a candidate, alongside his grandparents 'Honey Fitz' & Mary Fitzgerald. #mapoli
JFK hands in his ballot to a poll worker. His grandmother and grandfather stand with him.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Write about political courage. Win $10,000 for your future! The JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest is now open. High school students write about an elected official and a courageous act they made while in office–and why it mattered. Learn more and enter: www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest: now open. Write about political courage, win $10,000!
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Ah back to school season - an exciting time for some, and a time for dread for others. Can you read a young JFK’s handwriting to see how he felt about heading into his senior year of high school? www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/arc…
JFK, approximately between the ages of 16-18, leans against a palm tree in West Palm Beach. He's wearing a short sleeved shirt and has his hands in his pants pockets.JFK's handwritten entry in his scrapbook for September 26, 1934. The handwriting is relatively legible for him.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Happy birthday to the nation's 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson, born #otd on August 27, 1908. At a 1959 dinner, #JFKSaid of the then-Majority Leader: "Texas is known for its big men, its big talk and its big heart – and all three are preeminently embodied in the Texan we have with us tonight."
JFK and LBJ in Hyannis Port, MA.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
"America's health, morale, and culture have long benefited from our National Parks and Forests." - #JFKSaid, February 1961 Happy anniversary to the National Park Service, established #otd on August 25, 1916! JFK’s relationship with the National Park Service: jfk.blogs.archives.gov/2021/04/17/j...
JFK looks at a map of the Antietam Battlefield with Superintendent Robert L. Lageman of the National Park Service in the Antietam National Battlefield.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
It might just be our favorite ‘holiday’ today: #NationalWaffleDay! When asked to provide a favorite recipe for fundraising cookbooks or articles, JFK would send along this recipe for waffles. www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/arc…
Carbon copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's favorite recipe: Waffles 
1/2 cup butter 
1 tablespoon sugar 
2 egg yolks 
7/8 cup milk, or one cup buttermilk 
1 cup and one tablespoon of sifted cake flour 
1 pinch salt 
2 stiff beaten egg whites 
4 teaspoons baking powder. 
Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks. Beat. Add flour and milk alternately. This may be done at any time. When ready to bake, fold in egg whites, and add baking powder. Mixture should be thick and fluffy. Bake and serve with hot maple syrup and melted butter.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Join Sen. Mark Kelly and author Rye Barcott for a conversation about service, leadership, and working across divides to strengthen American democracy. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/courage-can-sa…
The image is a promotional banner for a Kennedy Library Forum event featuring a book titled "Courage Can Save Us" by Rye Barcott. It shows a photo of Mark Kelly in a suit with the American flag, and Rye Barcott smiling in casual attire. Text includes the event date, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and With Honor logos are displayed.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
To celebrate #America250, the JFK Library joined a skyline of tributes across Boston in red, white, & blue. Commemorate this occasion with a print of this historical moment. store.jfklibrary.org/products/jfk-library-building-poster Purchases help support educational programming at the JFK Library.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
NPR's Tamara Keith reflects on how peaceful assembly and protest have moved us toward “a more equal society” and closer to the ideals imagined by the nation’s founders. Listen: www.jfklibrary.org/about-us/social-…
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Science fiction writer Ray Bradbury was born #otd on August 22, 1920. In 1962, a slew of his books arrived at the White House – a gift from Bradbury himself for JFK and Mrs. Kennedy. Read about what he sent: jfk.blogs.archives.gov/2017/08/22/t…
Inside cover of one of the books with an inscription to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Ray Bradbury.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! Did you know we have over 19,000 photos from JFK's presidency online? View them here: www.jfklibrary.org/search?sort_by=a…
JFK peers into the space capsule Friendship 7. John Glenn stands next to him, and a crowd of people stand around them.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The Alliance for Progress/ Alianza para el Progreso - a program aimed at establishing economic cooperation between the US and South and Latin American - was signed #otd on August 17, 1961 in Uruguay. Learn more: www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/…
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Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso)
President Kennedy was determined to improve relations with Latin America through peaceful economic cooperation and development--which would also inhibit the rise of communist-leaning insurgents such as Cuba's Fidel Castro. Kennedy proposed, through the ...
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
August 13, 1961: The German Democratic Republic began building the Berlin Wall, dividing the city between East and West. Nearly 2 years later, JFK would visit the wall on his trip to Germany. The Cold War in Berlin: www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/…
JFK views East Berlin from an elevated platform at Checkpoint Charlie along the Berlin Wall. Other dignitaries and secret service agents stand with him on the platform; security personnel, journalists, and others watched from the ground.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Happy birthday to the US's 31st president, Herbert Hoover! He was born #otd on August 10, 1874 in West Branch, Iowa. Photo: Senator John F. Kennedy with former President Herbert Hoover, undated (PC2173, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston)
Herbert Hoover, seated, talks to JFK.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
The birth on August 7, 1963 and death two days later on August 9 of President and Mrs. Kennedy’s son Patrick made news around the globe. Interviews with family, friends, and other associates give a glimpse of the private grief of a public family. (tw: death of a child)
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Interviews with family and friends give us a glimpse of the private grief of a public family.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
JFK's inauguration: watched on tv by approximately 60 million people.... and at least one cat. #InternationalCatDay #CatsofBluesky
A black cat with white markings sits in front of a television airing JFK's inauguration. JFK can be seen on tv.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The Purple Heart was established #otd on August 7, 1782 by George Washington. This medal is given to those who have been injured or killed in combat. JFK received a Purple Heart for injuries he received while fighting in WW II. To date, he is the only president that has received this award.
JFK's Navy and Marine Corps medal and Purple Heart.In the name of the President of the United States, and by direction of the Secretary of the Navy, the Commander South Pacific Area and South Pacific Force takes pleasure in award the Purple Heart Medal to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) John Fitzgerald Kennedy, United States Naval Reserve for  injury received as a result of enemy action in the South Pacific Area on August 1, 1943.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
On Tuesday, 170 new citizens were naturalized at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum. We are honored to host these ceremonies throughout the year, affirming President Kennedy’s belief that immigrants strengthen and renew the United States and our democracy.
A family stands in front of a wall with the seal of the President of the United States and the text "John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum." One person is holding a small flag.A person has her right hand raised at a naturalization ceremony at the JFK Library. Another person is assisting them while looking on and smiling.A group of people standing at a naturalization ceremony at the JFK Library, some with hands over their hearts, paying attention to an event or ceremony. The atmosphere is attentive and respectful.A group of four people standing in front of the Seal of the President of the United States. They are smiling, and one person holds a naturalization certificate while another holds a flag combining elements of the U.S. and Canadian flags.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Happy birthday to our 44th President Barack Obama! In 2006, he visited us for a #JFKForum to talk about his book, The Audacity of Hope, and was awarded the #ProfileInCourage Award in 2017 for his commitment to democratic ideals. www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-a...
Barack Obama speaks at the JFK Library.Caroline Kennedy presents the 2017 Profile in Courage Award to Barack Obama with her family.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Last Saturday, the JFK Library turned back the clock to 1776. More than 200 people came to the Library for an evening of elegant colonial dancing. Many arrived in period attire, while people of all experience levels took to the floor to learn the graceful steps of America's founding era.
A group of people are joyfully dancing in a circle at the JFK Library. Most are wearing colorful, floral-patterned attire from the 18th century. Large windows in the background reveal a view of water and the Boston skyline. The setting is lively and celebratory.Two people smiling and holding hands while dancing at the JFK Library with other attendees. Both are wearing casual clothing. The background shows more individuals dancing and socializing.A group of people dressed in historical costumes at the JFK Library. Some are clapping and holding fans, while two individuals in modern clothing are in the center holding hands, leading a promenade. The atmosphere appears festive and lively.A group of people dressed in 18th-century clothing participates in a historical dance at the JFK Library. The room is spacious with a grid-patterned wall in the background. Participants wear costumes with hats, gowns, and vests, engaging in dance activities together. Some are in modern clothing.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
In the early hours of August 2, 1943, the boat commanded by Lt.(j.g.) John F. Kennedy, PT-109, was struck by a Japanese destroyer. The collision killed two of his crew and stranded the rest. What happened next: www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/…
John F. Kennedy and crewmen pose for a group photo aboard the PT109.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Congratulations to the students who participated in this year’s Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholars Summer Program! Across two one-week sessions, 42 students explored how the three branches of the U.S. government work together to shape our democracy, including a mock bill signing at the JFK Library.
Students from the Kennedy Breyer scholars program standing holding pens around a seated individual representing the president at a table covered with a cloth that has "John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum" written on it. The backdrop includes a wall with an quote from John F. Kennedy.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
In the 1960 campaign, JFK took a moderate position on civil rights, hoping to preserve support in the South. But by his 1963 civil rights address, his views had evolved. Historian Barbara Perry explains how the U.S. Constitution shaped Kennedy's commitment to desegregation on our JFK35 podcast.
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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Jacqueline Kennedy was born #otd on July 28, 1929 in Southampton, New York. During her time as First Lady, she hosted concerts for young people, presented musical and dramatic performances for visiting diplomats, supported the creation of a national cultural complex, and restored the White House.
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy at ceremony at White HouseJacqueline Kennedy with the spouses of ambassadors to the US in the White HouseJacqueline Kennedy in India with Prime Minster Nehru, Indira Gandhi, US Ambassador to India Kenneth Galbraith and his wife KittyJacqueline Kennedy speaks to the recently released prisoners from the Bay of Pigs attack
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