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JFK35

Summary: John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, inspired a generation that transformed America. But not everyone knows the stories behind the man - his experiences as a young servicemember in World War II, how he wrote some of his most memorable speeches, what sparked him to set the country on a path to the moon. Join Matt Porter and Jamie Richardson of the JFK Library Foundation as they dig into the archives at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston and interview their colleagues to get a behind-the-scenes look at JFK’s life and legacy.

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 JFK First to Go Live with the Press | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:10

Live televised press conferences are a mainstay in politics today, but it was President John F. Kennedy who held the first one from the White House in 1961. On this episode, we’ll take a look at how and why President Kennedy continues to be a role model for presidential press conferences almost sixty years later.

 JFK, Sargent Shriver, and the Peace Corps | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:57

After President Kennedy announced his plan for a Peace Corps, he had one man in mind to run it, his brother-in-law Sargent Shriver. Our guests include Dr. Jamie Price, executive director of the Sargent Shriver Peace Institute, and also Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III, President Kennedy’s great-nephew and an alumni of the Peace Corps.

 Continuing Our Missions During the COVID-19 Pandemic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:46

JFK Library and JFK Library Foundation Directors Alan Price and Rachel Flor discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Library's and Foundation’s ongoing work, including sharing more of the Library and its resources to those at home.

 JFK New Frontier Award Honorees Christina Fialho and Christina Mansfield | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:08

In this bonus episode JFK35, we interview 2020 New Frontier Award honorees Christina Fialho and Christina Mansfield, who co-founded the non-profit Freedom For Immigrants. The organization has influenced new laws in California to protect immigrant rights and stop the expansion of controversial private detention facilities for immigrants. 

 JFK New Frontier Award Honoree Lt. Gov Cyrus Habib | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:38

In this bonus episode JFK35, we interview 2020 New Frontier Award honoree Washington Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib. Habib received the award for his work on important issues for his constituents including sponsoring bills that would guarantee paid sick leave for almost all workers and the Washington Voting Rights Act, which would prevent racially polarized voting systems.

 Holiday Picks from the Archives | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:35

For many, the holidays are a time to be with family and friends, decorate trees, and send out cards to loved ones. Things weren’t much different in the early 1960s - though in the midst of the Cold War, there were concerns about Santa Claus’s safety during nuclear testing. JFK Library archivists Stacey Chandler, Maryrose Grossman, and Laura Kintz share their favorite holiday picks from the archives including a reassuring message to a child from President Kennedy that the North Pole would be safe,

 Everyday Environmental Challenges | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:03

The environment and climate change have become household issues in the 2020 Presidential Election, but in 1960, the issue did not have the same sense of urgency. Still, President John F. Kennedy had a strong affection for the environment and its protection. In this episode, we look at some of President Kennedy's environmental legacy and speak to his granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, about her new book on how our everyday decisions can have a major impact on the environment.

 JFK The Nerd | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:29

If you picture President Kennedy, you might imagine him sailing confidently on the sea, or charming visiting heads of state, or tackling questions from the press. But below that cool exterior, JFK was actually kind of a nerd. We speak with JFK Library archivist Stacey Chandler to get a closer look at the man behind the cool sunglasses and clever remarks.

 Meet the JFK Library's New Curator | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:37

Meet the JFK Library’s new curator Janice Hodson, as she discusses her background, how she found herself at the JFK Library, and a sneak peak at a new exhibit next spring. As a special treat (no tricks!), we will also revisit a Halloween story from the Kennedy White House.

 The JFK Library turns 40 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:43

40 years after the opening of the JFK Library, we speak with its first two directors, Dan Fenn and Chuck Daly, as they recall the events that led up to the Library’s dedication and their work establishing its mission. We will also speak with current Library Director Alan Price about his vision for the future of the Library.

 Celebrating JFK's Legacy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:30

President Kennedy’s legacy from public service to science and technology to the arts continues to resonate today almost 60 years later. In this episode, learn about the Library’s revamped legacy gallery and hear from the Library’s museum specialists who helped design it.

 Apollo 11 at 50: New Frontiers in Science | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:50

Space scientists Maria Zuber, MIT Vice President for Research, Laurie Leshin, President of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Sara Seager, MIT Professor of Planetary Science and Physics, join us to discuss their experiments in space and vision for the next generation.

 Apollo 11 at 50: International astronauts and today's space program | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:25

Astronauts Dr. Tracy Caldwell Dyson (US) and Koichi Wakata (Japan) discuss what it's like to live in space and the future of space exploration.

 Apollo 11 at 50: Michael Collins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:01

Apollo 11 at 50: Michael Collins

 Nancy Pelosi: A Profile in Courage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:10

Senator Chris Dodd explains why Speaker Nancy Pelosi received the 2019 JFK Profile in Courage Award including her work passing healthcare reform and expanding access to healthcare for all Americans.

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