The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

Boston, Massachusetts

Documents are the primary sources of history; they are the means by which later generations draw close to historical events and enter into the thoughts, fears and hopes of the past.
John F. Kennedy
January 19. 1963

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library collects, preserves, and makes available for research the documents and memorabilia of President Kennedy and many of his contemporaries. These materials provide scholars and the public an opportunity to study the life and career of the 35th President of the United States, and they provide insights into people and events of mid- 20th century American history. Through the creative use of these documents and artifacts, the library seeks to fulfill President Kennedy's wish to educate the public about the American political process.

Dedicated on October 20, 1979, the John F. Kennedy Library is a Presidential library operated by the National Archives and Re- cords Administration. The library makes its holdings available on an equal basis to anyone who shows a clear need to use its unique resources, within the limits imposed by statute, deeds, and deposit agreements. We invite your comments and suggestions about the usefulness of this publication and the quality of library service.

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