Moon Beat is an award-winning documentary examining America’s efforts to go to the moon --beginning with President Kennedy’s famous 1961 speech and ending with the successful 1969 landing of Apollo XI
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50th Anniversary of JFK's speech to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association - September 12, 2010
James Carroll, Boston Globe columnist; Shaun Casey, author of The Making of a Catholic President: Kennedy vs. Nixon 1960; and E.J. Dionne, Washington Post columnist, examined the intersection of
ELEW Concert - September 16, 2010
In honor of President and Mrs. Kennedy’s commitment to the arts, the Kennedy Library hosted piano iconoclast ELEW, who has pioneered a thunderous new style of playing that he calls Rockjazz. A winner
50th Anniversary of the Kennedy/Nixon Debate - September 22, 2010
Kennedy advisors Ted Sorensen and William Wilson, along with veteran journalists Russell Baker, Marty Nolan and Sandy Vanocur, who covered the televised presidential debate, reflected on that historic
A Conversation with Justice Stephen Breyer - September 29, 2010
Justice Stephen Breyer discussed his new book, Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View, with Jeffrey Toobin, New Yorkerwriter and author of The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court.
The Fence: A Rory Kennedy film - October 15, 2010
Rory Kennedy, youngest daughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, screened her new documentary about the construction along the US Mexican border of the 700-mile-long fence designed to keep out illegal
A Conversation with Condoleezza Rice - October 28, 2010
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discussed her new book, Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family, with Ambassador Nicholas Burns.
Rosalynn Carter on the Mental Health Crisis - November 7, 2010
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter explained how we can improve our mental health system in her new book, Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Peter Kramer, professor of
Sebastian Junger on War - November 11, 2010
Sebastian Junger, who was embedded for months in Afghanistan with American troops, discussed his new book, War, and the documentary based on the book, Restrepo, with New York Timescolumnist Bob
Queen Noor on Nuclear Disarmament - November 21, 2010
Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, a founding leader of Global Zero -- a movement aimed at phasing out nuclear weapons around the world -- joined Jonathan Schell, author of The Fate of the Earth, and
Voting Rights in the Kennedy Years - November 29, 2010
Judge Gordon A. Martin discussed his new book, Count Them One by One: Black Mississippians Fighting for the Right to Vote, about the 1962 court case that resulted in one of the first victories for
An Afternoon with Garrison Keillor - December 5, 2010
Garrison Keillor discussed why humor is a fundamental to American life.
A Conversation with Charlie Gibson - December 9, 2010
Former ABC World News anchor Charlie Gibson discussed the increasing polarization of the media with Callie Crossley, host of WGBH's The Callie Crossley Show.
A Conversation with Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and David Souter - December 13, 2010
Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and David Souter explained the importance of civic education to a democratic society with Linda Greenhouse, a Pulitzer-Prize winning New York Times reporter and a Senior
Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations
On the publication of Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy joined presidential historian Michael Beschloss, who wrote the introduction and
The Letters of Bess Truman
Clifton Truman Daniel, the grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, discussed Dear Harry, Love Bess: Bess Truman’s Letters to Harry Truman, 1919-1943, with Fred Thys of WBUR.
CIA Overview of the Missile Gap
In September 1961, President Kennedy was officially notified by the CIA that the United States had surpassed the Soviet Union in missiles, dispelling the notion of Soviet superiority in the arms race
50th Anniversary: The Missile Gap Controversy
In September 1961, President Kennedy was officially notified by the CIA that the United States had surpassed the Soviet Union in missiles, dispelling the notion of Soviet superiority in the arms race
Protecting Jacqueline Kennedy
Clinton Hill, Jacqueline Kennedy’s Secret Service detail, shared memories of the Kennedy White House and his service protecting the first family with Tom Putnam, Director of the John F. Kennedy
50th Anniversary of the Cape Cod National Seashore Act
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s signing the Cape Cod National Seashore Act, the Kennedy Library, in conjunction with PEN New England and the National Park Service
Citizen USA
HBO presented the Boston premiere of Citizen USA, which follows filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi as she travels across the US to attend naturalization ceremonies in all 50 states, meeting brand-new citizens
A Conversation with Boston Globe Pulitzer Prize-winners
Boston Globe Pulitzer Prize-winners Ellen Goodman, Walter Robinson, Charlie Savage, and Sebastian Smee reflected on how winning the award changed their careers. Former Boston Globe columnist and
Bright Star Touring Theatre - Upcycled Cinderella
The story of Cinderella is brought to life using household items, recycled objects and physical comedy. Hilarious characters activate the imagination while encouraging teamwork, friendship and
A Conversation with Judge Nancy Gertner
Judge Nancy Gertner discussed her new book, In Defense of Women: Memoirs of an Unrepentant Advocate, with Boston Globe columnist Brian McGrory.
Celebrate President Kennedy's Birthday
The public was invited to join Caroline Kennedy and T he Honorable Ray Mabus, United States Secretary of the Navy, for a very special celebration of President John F. Kennedy's birthday this Sunday