Upcoming Kennedy Library Forums
The Kennedy Library has several exciting forums this winter relating to civics and history curricula. Teachers and students are invited to attend. To register for a forum or for more information, visit our web site at www.jfklibrary.org.
A Screening and Discussion of American Idealist
Sunday, January 13, 2008 * 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
American Idealist, a documentary about the many accomplishments of Sargent Shriver during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, including the Peace Corps, Head Start, Legal Services for the Poor, VISTA, and Job Corps, will be introduced by his daughter, Maria Shriver. Following the screening, there will be a conversation with film director Bruce Orenstein; Sargent Shriver’s biographer Scott Stossel; and close friends and colleagues of Sargent Shriver, William Josephson and Edgar May.
A Conversation with Madeleine Albright
Monday, January 14, 2008 * 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will discuss her new book, Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America’s Reputation and Leadership.
A Civil Rights Milestone – June 11, 1963
Monday, January 21, 2008 * 2:00-3:30 PM (MLK Day)
On June 11, 1963, two African American students—James Hood and Vivian Malone—were barred entry to the University of Alabama by Governor George Wallace. In response, President Kennedy called out the National Guard; Governor Wallace stepped aside; and the President delivered his major civil rights address to the nation. After President Kennedy’s speech, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was tragically murdered at his home. Join James Hood, Myrlie Evers-Williams, civil rights activist and widow of Medgar Evers; Nick Katzenbach, former Attorney General; and Theodore C. Sorensen, Special Counsel and Adviser to President Kennedy, as they discuss the events of this historic turning point in American history. Callie Crossley will moderate.
Welcome to the new Poet Laureate
Monday, January 28, 2008 * 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and new Poet Laureate Charles Simic discuss poetry and read their favorite poems.