Tom Brokaw kicked off our 2011 forum series celebrating the 50th anniversary of JFK’s Presidency. Author of The Greatest Generationand BOOM!: Voices of the Sixties, Mr. Brokaw reflected on how JFK’s
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Chris Matthews on JFK
Chris Matthews, host of Hardball, discussed his new biography, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero, with former Boston Globe editor Marty Nolan.
Sharing the Wonders of the International Space Station
Astronaut Chris Cassidy shared his firsthand accounts of what it's like in space; read the children's book, Reaching for the Moon by Buzz Aldrin, pictures by Wendell Minor; answered audience questions
A Conversation with Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte discussed his new memoir My Song with award-winning television host and journalist Liz Walker. * With special sponsorship from Bingham McCutchen LLP.
Live Interview with Astronauts on the International Space Station
Audience members joined the Kennedy Library in this special opportunity to ask questions to two American astronauts living and working on the International Space Station. Joe Acaba arrived on the
STEVE ROTHSTEIN: Good evening. How's everyone doing? All right? Great. It's great to see many old friends and some new folks here. My name is Steve Rothstein, and I'm the Executive Director of the
Changing Political Demographics
This special forum at the 2012 Democratic National Convention honored the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy administration. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Democratic strategist Maria Cardona, New
A Conversation with Annie Leibovitz
Annie Leibovitz discussed her new book, Pilgrimage, which explores the places where the people who have inspired her have worked. The book includes the homes of Henry David Thoreau, Eleanor Roosevelt
Ethel: A Private Look Inside a Highly Public Life
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and Xfinity hosted the Boston premiere of the HBO documentary film, Ethel: A Private Look Inside a Highly Public Life. After the screening, Ethel
STEVE ROTHSTEIN: I was about to say how special this night is, but you've all beat me to it, which is great. Welcome. My name is Steve Rothstein. I'm the Executive Director of the John F. Kennedy
Ending Global Poverty - March 25, 2002
Jeffrey Sachs, renowned expert on the economic and social devastation of AIDS in developing countries, was named by Kofi Annan as Special UN Advisor on poverty, health, and education. Professor Sachs
Listening In: JFK's Secret Tapes
Caroline Kennedy opened a discussion with presidential historians Ted Widmer (who worked with the Kennedy Presidential Library selecting the recordings for the book) and Ellen Fitzpatrick, on a new
The 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis
Historians, journalists and policy makers reflected on the events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, how it was resolved, and how lessons learned can be applied to the nuclear challenges facing
STEVEN ROTHSTEIN: Welcome to each and every one of you. We're thrilled that you could be here, particularly with the weather that's happening. My name is Steve Rothstein, and I'm the Executive
A Conversation with Stephen King
Stephen King read from his new novel 11/22/63 and discussed his long literary career with novelist Tom Perrotta.
Obama and the Supreme Court
New Yorker writer and legal analyst, Jeffrey Toobin, discussed his new book, The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court with Harvard Law professor David Barron.
2012 John F. Kennedy New Frontier Awards
This special ceremony honored the recipients of the 2012 John F. Kennedy New Frontier Awards. Each year, the Kennedy Library Foundation, in collaboration with Harvard’s Institute of Politics, presents
Celebrating the Life of Tip O'Neill
On the centennial of the birth of former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, journalists Mike Barnicle, Al Hunt, Cokie Roberts and Steve Roberts, and host of Hardball Chris Matthews shared their memories of
Ernest Hemingway and the Sea
Paul Hendrickson discussed his new biography of Ernest Hemingway as seen through Hemingway’s long relationship with his beloved boat, Pilar. Scott Simon, of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday, moderated.
A Discussion with Attorney General Eric Holder Jr.
As the nation marked the 50th anniversary of numerous civil rights milestones during the Kennedy presidency, Attorney General Eric Holder reflected on this history, the progress that has been made
The Life of Joseph P. Kennedy
Biographer David Nasaw discussed his new book, The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy, with veteran journalist and radio host, Christopher Lydon.
A Conversation with Margaret Marshall
Retired Massachusetts Supreme Court Justice Margaret Marshall shared memories of her childhood in South Africa, her immigration to the United States and her most memorable court cases with Pulitzer
TOM PUTNAM: My name is Tom Putnam, Director of the Library, and on behalf of all of our Library and Foundation colleagues, including the Foundation Board members who are here with us today, I welcome
A Conversation with Reverend Joseph Lowery - January 20, 2010
Reverend Lowery, a pioneer of the civil rights movement who delivered the closing benediction at President Obama’s inauguration, shared memories of his legendary life and career with award-winning
My Friend, the Senator, and Our Love of History - January 28, 2010
Historian David McCullough talked about Senator Kennedy’s life and their long and unique friendship.