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Kennedy Library Forums are a series of public affairs programs offered by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to foster public discussion on a diverse range of historical, political and cultural topics reflecting the legacy of President and Mrs. Kennedy's White House years. They are conducted as conversations rather than lectures. To view a slideshow of past Kennedy Library Forum participants, image click here.

Check this website periodically over the summer to view our Fall '09 Forum line-up.

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True Compass:  The Life of Senator Edward M. Kennedy

Thursday, December 3, 2009 6:00-7:30 PM

Victoria Reggie Kennedy introduces historians Michael Beschloss, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, who will discuss Senator Kennedy's memoir, True Compass, his role in history and his legacy with political analyst, Mike Barnicle.Mrs. Kennedy will sign copies of True Compass (which will be on sale in our museum store) following the forum.This special forum is being co-sponsored by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. 

Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.  Doors to the main hall open one hour before the program begins.  Once the main hall is full, seating will be in an overflow theater where the tribute will be streamed live.December 3 is also the Kennedy Library Museum Store annual holiday sale:*20% off all merchandise in museum store*Cafe hours will be extended to 6:00 p.m.; museum store hours until 8:30 p.m.

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*New*
Civil Rights:  Here and Now

Thursday, December 10, 2009 5:30-7:00 PM

On the 100th anniversary of the NAACP, CEO and President Benjamin Jealous, and Chairman Julian Bond reflect on past achievements and the challenges ahead for the organization.  Professor Patricia Sullivan, author of Lift Every Voice:  The NAACP and the Making of the Civil Rights Movement, moderates. 

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Reverend Joseph Lowery
 
 

*New*
A Conversation with Reverend Joseph Lowery

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 5:30-7:00 PM

Reverend Lowery, a pioneer of the civil rights movement who delivered the closing benediction at President Obama’s inauguration, shares memories of his legendary life and career with award-winning television host and journalist, Liz Walker.

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*New*
Theodore Roosevelt:  The Naturalist President

Monday, February 15, 2010 2:00-3:30 PM

Historian Douglas Brinkley discusses his new book, The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America with Kathleen Dalton, Professor of History at Phillips Academy.

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Garrison Keillor
 
 

*New*
An Evening with Garrison Keillor

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:00-7:00 PM

Garrison Keillor discusses why humor is fundamental to American life.

Mr. Keillor has to reschedule this appearance for spring '10.

Postponed
 

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Kennedy Library Forums,Kennedy Library Forums are a series of public affairs programs offered by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to foster public discussion on a diverse range of historical, political and cultural topics reflecting the legacy of President and Mrs. Kennedy's White House years. They are conducted as conversations rather than lectures.,