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JFK35 – A podcast by the JFK Library Foundation

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, inspired a generation that transformed America. But not everyone knows the stories behind the man – his experiences as a young serviceman in World War II, how he wrote some of his most memorable speeches, what sparked him to set the country on a path to the moon. Join Matt Porter and Jamie Richardson of the JFK Library Foundation as they dig into the archives at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston and interview their colleagues to get a behind-the-scenes look at JFK’s life, legacy, and the era he lived in.

JFK35 is a production of the JFK Library Foundation. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guests own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JFK Library Foundation staff, board or donors or the JFK Library. The material and information presented here is for general historical and educational information purposes only. The views expressed in the podcast are not meant to imply any endorsement of or opposition to any organization or political party.

Copyright: © 2023 JFK Library Foundation

Latest Episodes:

Eleanor Roosevelt and JFK Jun 25, 2020

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When President Kennedy became his party's nominee in 1960, Eleanor Roosevelt would eventually endorse him from her role as the leading member of the liberal wing of the Democratic Party. However, he wasn't her first or even second choice. We talk with historian Barbara Perry, who's working on a book about the political pair, and how Kennedy was able to get the New Dealer's seal of approval.

Ernest Hemingway and the 1918 Flu Pandemic Jun 11, 2020

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While JFK was only a year old at the time of the 1918 Flu Pandemic, Ernest Hemingway, whose papers are housed at the JFK Library, was old enough to witness and record his thoughts throughout the pandemic. Hear from Hemingway scholar Susan Beegel to learn how the flu affected his family and loved ones while he was a young man overseas in World War I.

JFK First to Go Live with the Press May 14, 2020

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Live televised press conferences are a mainstay in politics today, but it was President John F. Kennedy who held the first one from the White House in 1961. On this episode, we'll take a look at how and why President Kennedy continues to be a role model for presidential press conferences almost sixty years later.

JFK, Sargent Shriver, and the Peace Corps Apr 29, 2020

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After President Kennedy announced his plan for a Peace Corps, he had one man in mind to run it, his brother-in-law Sargent Shriver. Our guests include Dr. Jamie Price, executive director of the Sargent Shriver Peace Institute, and also Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III, President Kennedy's great-nephew and an alumni of the Peace Corps.

Continuing Our Missions During the COVID-19 Pandemic Apr 10, 2020

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JFK Library and JFK Library Foundation Directors Alan Price and Rachel Flor discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Library's and Foundation's ongoing work, including sharing more of the Library and its resources to those at home.

JFK New Frontier Award Honorees Christina Fialho and Christina Mansfield Mar 06, 2020

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In this bonus episode JFK35, we interview 2020 New Frontier Award honorees Christina Fialho and Christina Mansfield, who co-founded the non-profit Freedom For Immigrants. The organization has influenced new laws in California to protect immigrant rights and stop the expansion of controversial private detention facilities for immigrants.

JFK New Frontier Award Honoree Lt. Gov Cyrus Habib Feb 28, 2020

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In this bonus episode JFK35, we interview 2020 New Frontier Award honoree Washington Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib. Habib received the award for his work on important issues for his constituents including sponsoring bills that would guarantee paid sick leave for almost all workers and the Washington Voting Rights Act, which would prevent racially polarized voting systems.

Holiday Picks from the Archives Dec 20, 2019

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For many, the holidays are a time to be with family and friends, decorate trees, and send out cards to loved ones. Things weren't much different in the early 1960s - though in the midst of the Cold War, there were concerns about Santa Claus's safety during nuclear testing. We sat down with archivists Stacey Chandler, Maryrose Grossman, and Laura Kintz who talked about President Kennedy's reassuring message to a child that the North Pole would be safe, as well as other holidays moments and traditions inside the Kennedy White House.

Everyday Environmental Challenges Dec 05, 2019

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The environment and climate change have become household issues in the 2020 Presidential Election, but in 1960, the issue did not have the same sense of urgency. Still, President John F. Kennedy had a strong affection for the environment and its protection. In this episode, we look at some of President Kennedy's environmental legacy and speak to his granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, about her new book on how our everyday decisions can have a major impact on the environment.

JFK The Nerd Nov 15, 2019

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If you picture President Kennedy, you might imagine him sailing confidently on the sea, or charming visiting heads of state, or tackling questions from the press. But below that cool exterior, JFK was actually kind of a nerd. We speak with JFK Library archivist Stacey Chandler to get a closer look at the man behind the cool sunglasses and clever remarks.

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