Here is some introduction to the famous John F. Kenney Presidential Library for an ideal choice of an education tour. The John F Kennedy Presidential Library Boston was created under the name of the 35th president, John F. Kennedy. The progress on the building began construction shortly after the 35th president was assassinated. Money poured in as a pledge to make this library dream become a reality.
The pledges reached millions of dollars and this beautiful infrastructure later had been built. The architect chosen for its construction was architect I.M. Pei. On October 20th of the year 1979, the ceremony for the dedication was held for the President whose life and works were cut short by a horrifying tragedy.
The John F Kennedy Presidential Library Boston is not just a library but it is also a museum. On its first floor, you will find a museum of Kennedy’s family photographs and political memorabilia.
There are several video monitors too where they show films about President John F. Kennedy as well as a documentary about the Cuban Missile Crisis.
There are exhibits on his campaign trail as well as sections for his family and a separate section for his wife.
There is also a replica of the Oval Office as well as the office of his brother Robert Kennedy.
Relive the days of his presidency through multimedia. You will have a first-hand experience of his life and legacy when you visit this library and museum. Hear his voice while he narrates about his experiences and learns a thing or two from his messages.
For just $12, you can already come and experience what it was like living his life.
The audiovisual archive has over 400,000 of photographs and 11,000 reels of recordings. Documents and interviews had been well preserved and the work on preserving these had started way back in 1964 when the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library was still being planned. Over 1,000 interviews have been preserved and they continue to add more.
Check out the museum. Watch the Kennedy and Nixon debate, the Peace Corps, JFK’s determination to land a man in the moon and experience the panoramic view of the city through its Pavilion.During the right season, you could even see Victura, the President’s sailboat.
The library does not only hold relevant documents to the president but it also has other materials such as the books by Ernest Hemingway that are either published or unpublished. You would even find the original coconut that the president used to send a rescue message for the PT-109 Crew. It was made into his office paperweight.
John F Kennedy Presidential Library Address
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
Contact:
Tel: (617) 514-1541 or (617) 514-1600
Email: N/A
John F Kennedy Presidential Library Hours:
Museum
Open Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day: Closed
Research Room
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Weekends: Closed
Ticket Information for John F Kennedy Presidential Library:
Adults: $12.00
Seniors (62 and over) and Students (with valid college ID): $10.00
Ages 13-17: $9.00
Children 12 and under: Free
Website: http://www.jfklibrary.org