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  1. 9 hours ago

    Got questions? Archivists have answers. Join archivists Abbey and Stacey next Wednesday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for , where they'll answer your questions on archives, JFK, and Hemingway!

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  2. 13 hours ago

    Fall is the season for football, and the Kennedys made playing touch football a family tradition. Can you tackle this week's puzzle? 🧩:

    Members of the Kennedy family outside their house in Hyannis Port in 1938. From left to right: JFK (wearing a plaid button down and slacks), Jean (in a long double-breasted coat), Rose (clutching her coat over her), Joe Sr. (in a work shit), Patricia (in a sweater with an H on it), Bobby (dark sweater, light slacks), Eunice (turtleneck, holding a football in her left arm). In front of them Teddy kneels on the ground, holding a football.
    Screenshot of the family photo as a puzzle.
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  3. Oct 7

    President Kennedy signed the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, in 1963, saying: "Today the fear is a little less and the hope a little greater." 🎙️ His remarks: 🕊️ More on the Test Ban:

    President John F. Kennedy signs the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in the Treaty Room of the White House. A group of men - US senators and other dignitaries - look on.
    First page of President Kennedy's Remarks at the signing of the Test Ban Treaty, October 7, 1963, which begins: In its first two decades, the age of nuclear energy has been full of fear, yet never empty of hope. Today the fear is a little less and the hope a little greater. For the first time, we have been able to reach an agreement which can limit the dangers of this age. The agreement itself is limited, but its message of hope has been heard and understood not only by the people of the three originating countries, but by the peoples and governments of the hundred other countries that have signed.
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    Oct 5

    Today’s provides a glimpse back in time with special archival footage courtesy of showing White House rooms in 1963. This week features the Lincoln Bedroom, Ground Floor Library, and Oval Office. More to come in future episodes!

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  5. Oct 5

    From President Kennedy's remarks on presenting the National Teacher of the Year Award, 1961. Listen:

    “Today, the fate of individuals and nations rests upon education. In a real and immediate sense, the teachers of America hold our future in their hands.”
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  6. Oct 4

    Starting in 10 minutes! Join us for a discussion with and David Beasley on efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition.

    Watch our virtual with and David Beasley as they discuss national and global efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition. The forum begins tonight at 6:00pm EST and will be available to watch at:
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    Oct 4

    I’ll be live soon with and at to talk about how we can ramp up our efforts to fight hunger and malnutrition all over the world. Tune in tonight at 6pm ET! Link here:

    Tonight 6pm ET join me and with discussing current actions and responses to nutrition insecurity. "Wherever there is a fight so that hungry people may eat, we will be there"...
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  8. Oct 4

    But never fear - even though it may seem like we're back in the dark ages with Facebook and Instagram down - you don't need to write to use to see cute animal pics.

    Charlie, a Welsh terrier, and Pushinka, a fluffy white dog, sit on the lawn of the White House, visible in the background.
    A black cat with white markings sits in front of a television. JFK can be seen on television at his inauguration.
    JFK, in a navy blue cardigan, light grey pants, and red loafers, stands in profile and offers food to a deer at Lassen Volcanic National Park.
    Secret Service agent Bob Foster (right), holds up a pug, Venetia, to John F. Kennedy, Jr., who is holding two sticks in his right hand.
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  9. Oct 4

    : In order to see photos of the president's dogs in JFK's day, you had to write to the press office to get a photo? And in this case, you had send the photo back once you were done with it, because they only had one copy.

    Carbon copy of letter from Press Secretary Pierre Salinger to Frank P. English on June 15, 1961 that reads: Dear Mr. English: President Kennedy passed your request for a picture of Charlie on to me, asking that it be taken care of. Unfortunately the only picture of Charlie we have in our photo file is the one I have enclosed. So I must ask that you please return it as soon as you have finished using it. The President asked me to thank you for your kind and thoughtful letter. I certainly hope the picture is satisfactory and only wish it were possible to send you something with the family as well.
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  10. Oct 4

    Watch our virtual with and David Beasley as they discuss national and global efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition. The forum begins tonight at 6:00pm EST and will be available to watch at:

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  11. Oct 4

    We're in great company on this list of 17 must-do Boston activities, as suggested by readers!

    We asked 15 lifelong Massachusetts residents for must-see Boston attractions and the following enthusiastic responses should help fill in any itinerary gaps.
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  12. Oct 4

    The Profile in Courage Essay Contest gives high school students the opportunity to learn about President Kennedy's book, Profiles in Courage, and write their own story. Learn more about the contest and how students can win $10,000 for college:

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  13. Oct 4

    Join us tonight! Sign up in the link below:

    📢 Tomorrow,  will join  for a dynamic discussion on the state of global hunger + actions being taken to combat malnutrition around the 🌎. Register for this FREE event hosted by  ➡️
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  14. Oct 2

    This Monday, watch our virtual with and David Beasley as they discuss national and global efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition. Register free:

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  15. Oct 1

    To close our , we leave you with a quote from President Kennedy on the arts. If you want more arts inspiration from JFK, take a listen to his speech at Amherst College: .

    "We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth."
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  16. Oct 1

    If we can toot our own horn for a moment, we think the JFK Library itself is a work of art! It was designed by I.M. Pei, who was selected from a list of candidates that included of some America’s best-known architects.

    View from the parking lot of the JFK Library on the day it was dedication in October 1979. Rows of white folding chairs face a stage trimmed in blue. Scaffolding that holds speakers and other audio equipment flank the chairs. The Library is seen in the background against a light blue sky.
    View of the wall up to the space frame inside the Pavilion of the Library. A very large American flag hands from the ceiling of the Pavilion. On the wall reads a line from President Kennedy's inauguration: “All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.”
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  17. Oct 1

    : Wyeth gave watercolor study to President Carter in 1976. He hung it in his home in Plains, GA and in the White House residence. In 1980, Carter in turn presented it to Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the Democratic Unity Dinner as a gift to the JFK Library.

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  18. Oct 1

    After President Kennedy’s death, his family approached Jamie Wyeth to paint a portrait of the late president. This watercolor sketch is part of the Museum’s collection, and the finished painting is at .

    Watercolor sketch of President Kennedy. He is seated in a high back, leather chair and leans on his right elbow on the chair of the chair. He has his hand near his mouth, and appears to be lost in thought. The background is a textured tones of brown.
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    Oct 1

    the Irish-Mexican alliance has never been stronger

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    Oct 1
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    Couldn’t unsee this, couldn’t draw it too ten minute doodle

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