He did not merely buy other collectors' exhibits, but instead he went over catalogues for long periods of time.
John Kennedy
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Massachusetts and is often remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Kennedy also established the Peace Corps, promoting international service and cooperation, and he advocated for civil rights, laying the groundwork for future legislation in this area.
And I am hopeful that the Congress will report out legislation which will assist schools of higher learning and also that some arrangement will be made on scholarships, and that all schools will be treated as they are in research grants…
I think that my statement represents the view of the United States Government, and the view of the United States Government is regulated by the resolution which was passed in--by the Congress in 1954.
I don't know whether they--I would characterize them as my most vigorous supporters, but I would say that there has been criticism.
I want to express the appreciation, I know, of all of us to the Archives for the devoted work of those who have made this exhibit possible.
In my own discussion of this issue in the campaign of 1960, I made it quite clear that I was in agreement with President Eisenhower’s position on this matter.
In addition, we have in this case a very easy remedy and that is to pray ourselves.
So this was not a question of putting large financial resources into buying it the easy way but instead, day after day, year after year it was built up, and now it is extraordinary.





