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JFK35 - A podcast by the JFK Library Foundation

JFK Library Foundation
John F. Kennedy
Bayard Rustin
Civil Rights Movement
Ernest Hemingway
Cold War
Hemingway Letters Project
Campaign Finance
Ireland
Cuban Missile Crisis
JFK Library Foundation
Public Service
March On Washington
Martin Luther King Jr.
World War I
World War II
Climate Change
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Political Violence
Presidential Elections
Berlin

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 di... more

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Artwork for JFK35 - A podcast by the JFK Library Foundation

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From a young woman's sketch of John F. Kennedy with a mustache to boxes of dog treats discovered in his Oval Office desk on the day he died, the JFK Presidential Library and Museum preserves artifacts that reveal personal, unexpected, and deeply huma... more

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The JFK Library holds thousands of primary source treasures that bring history to life. In this episode, JFK Library Foundation Executive Director Rachel Flor takes us behind the scenes to explore the original records showing how Jacqueline Kennedy r... more

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At the JFK Presidential Library and Museum, history isn't frozen behind glass — each artifact has its own story to tell. This episode, we talk with the JFK Library Foundation's Maggie Bramley about the museum items that continue to inspire her — from... more

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Lessons from a letter? JFK Presidential Library Education Director Suzi Fonda shares some of her favorite letters from children who picked up their pens urging President Kennedy to take action on Civil Rights.

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Recent Guests

Abbey Malangone
Supervisory Archivist
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Episode: Staff Picks: Mementos from a Presidency
Janice Hodson
Museum Curator
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Episode: Staff Picks: Mementos from a Presidency
Rachel Flor
Executive Director of the JFK Library Foundation.
JFK Library Foundation
Episode: Staff Picks: Papers that Shaped a Legacy
Maggie Bramley
Director of Individual Giving and New Frontier Network at the JFK Library Foundation
JFK Library Foundation
Episode: Staff Picks: Family Roots
Suzi Fonda
Education Director at the JFK Library
JFK Library Foundation
Episode: Staff Picks: Letters from Children on Civil Rights
Fredrik Logevall
Harvard Kennedy School Presidential Historian and JFK biographer
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Lessons on Democracy: Qualities of Leadership
Jennifer Stromer-Galley
Professor at Syracuse University School of Information and author of 'Presidential Campaigning in the Internet Age'
Syracuse University
Episode: Election 2024: Influencing the Election
Jelani Cobb
Dean of the Columbia Journalism School and contributor to The New Yorker
Columbia Journalism School
Episode: Election 2024: Winning the Vote - Black and Latino Voices
Mike Madrid
Co-founder of the Lincoln Project and author of The Latino Century
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Hosts

Matt Porter
Host of JFK35; JFK Library Foundation, engages with archival materials and interviews colleagues to explore JFK era history.
Jamie Richardson
Co-host of JFK35; JFK Library Foundation, collaborates on program planning and guest conversations around presidential history.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 309 ratings
  • Essential & Hopeful

    From the misty banks of the Thames to the bracing breezes of Hyannis Port, thank you for your wonderful podcast. I have learnt so much about the man & his family, as well as the history & politics of his era.

    I would love to hear more about Hyannis Port and the Kennedy compound in your podcasts.

    One day I hope to visit your library and Hyannis Port.

    In the meantime thank you again for keeping the spirit of JFK and all that is best in America, alive.

    James Haythorn

    Tunbridge Wells & London, E... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimbo DH
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great!

    This is a great podcast. I love the history, hosts, guests, and perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brian74838268228
    United States2 years ago
  • Bringing History Alive

    Outstanding podcast. So enjoyed it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryAustinTX
    United States3 years ago
  • Very interesting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Stable Genius
    3 years ago
  • Disappointed

    I have to admit I was hoping that maybe this could be pure history. I knew that was a stretch because with JFK at the center it would be done by democrats but I rationalized that maybe it would be old school JFK Democrats instead of the woke Schumer/Pelosi propagandists. I was wrong. The first few episodes were good. Didn't hear anything I didn't know but it was cool listening to the audio. I was surprised that Kennedy was mature enough to record everything. That was new to me. I don't know of a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DavidD7963
    United States3 years ago

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Production quality gets mixed feedback, with some noting pacing and music as areas for improvement.

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Staff Picks: Papers that Shaped a Legacy
Q: What do you hope that these documents will help people learn now and in the future?
The goal is discovery and learning from primary sources, allowing people to draw their own conclusions about history.
Staff Picks: JFK's Origin Stories
Q: What does this artifact tell us about the origin story that leads to the man that we know as president?
The Coconut Husk represents how JFK's courage during a dire situation inspires others to act heroically.
Staff Picks: JFK's Origin Stories
Q: What are some of your favorite artifacts that you've picked out for us today?
Alan highlights three artifacts, starting with the Coconut Husk from his WWII service which symbolizes courage.
Lessons on Democracy: A Call to Public Service
Q: What was the difference between a democracy with vibrant public service versus one where the public is turned off from government?
A vibrant public service is essential for sustaining democracy, as it requires citizen commitment to serve the public good rather than succumbing to cynicism.
Lessons on Democracy: A Call to Public Service
Q: Where did that idea come from and how did it get into the speech?
The idea of public service was a constant theme in JFK's speeches, stemming from his upbringing and aimed at inspiring citizens.

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This show centers on deep dives into JFK era history, archival artifacts, preservation, and the people who shaped the narrative around John F. Kennedy. Episodes frequently weave original documents, oral histories, and museum collections into tales about Jacqueline Kennedy's restoration efforts, Civil Rights era letters, diplomacy, and the broader legacy of JFK's presidency. A distinctive angle is how interviews with JFK Library Foundation staff and historians illuminate behind-the-scenes context, connecting artifacts and archival material to larger political and cultural themes. The format often blends scholarly insight with collectible pieces from the Kennedy era, offering both rigorous history and tangible connections to the past. Listene... more

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