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- Look Magazine for June 14, 1966, "JFK's Legacy: The Peace Corps" - Less than three years after President John F. Kennedy's tragic death, <em>Look</em> magazine commissioned Norman Rockwell to portray Kennedy's Peace Corps legacy. Rockwell symbolically depicted Kennedy leading the vanguard of Americans of all ethnicities in service to their country and the world. Kennedy viewed the Peace Corps as an opportunity to spread goodwill and as a positive weapon against the Cold War.
- June 14, 1966
- Collections - Artifact
Look Magazine for June 14, 1966, "JFK's Legacy: The Peace Corps"
Less than three years after President John F. Kennedy's tragic death, Look magazine commissioned Norman Rockwell to portray Kennedy's Peace Corps legacy. Rockwell symbolically depicted Kennedy leading the vanguard of Americans of all ethnicities in service to their country and the world. Kennedy viewed the Peace Corps as an opportunity to spread goodwill and as a positive weapon against the Cold War.
- Record Album, "JFK the Man, the President," circa 1964 - In the wake of John F. Kennedy's assassination, a mourning nation eagerly embraced the opportunity to immortalize and idealize their fallen president. Stunned and disillusioned Americans purchased products like these record albums of Kennedy speeches and interviews, which enabled them to once again "connect" with their charismatic, and now deceased, leader.
- 1961-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Record Album, "JFK the Man, the President," circa 1964
In the wake of John F. Kennedy's assassination, a mourning nation eagerly embraced the opportunity to immortalize and idealize their fallen president. Stunned and disillusioned Americans purchased products like these record albums of Kennedy speeches and interviews, which enabled them to once again "connect" with their charismatic, and now deceased, leader.
- "Future Proves Past, Trump/JFK, Jr.," Wristband, 2020 - QAnon was a movement whose supporters believed online conspiracy theories espoused by a shadowy figure named Q -- said to be a government official. QAnon conspiracies alleged that an evil cabal ran the U.S. government. Devotees also believed that President Trump planned to arrest the cabal on a day called "The Storm." QAnon followers identified themselves through signs and symbols, most importantly, the letter Q.
- 2020
- Collections - Artifact
"Future Proves Past, Trump/JFK, Jr.," Wristband, 2020
QAnon was a movement whose supporters believed online conspiracy theories espoused by a shadowy figure named Q -- said to be a government official. QAnon conspiracies alleged that an evil cabal ran the U.S. government. Devotees also believed that President Trump planned to arrest the cabal on a day called "The Storm." QAnon followers identified themselves through signs and symbols, most importantly, the letter Q.
- Look Magazine for November 17, 1964, JFK Memorial Edition - Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. <em>Look</em> magazine produced this "JFK Memorial Issue" a year after this tragic event. Inside, the feature article -- entitled "Pages from a Family Album" -- recalls a happier time from the Kennedys' past.
- November 17, 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Look Magazine for November 17, 1964, JFK Memorial Edition
Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Look magazine produced this "JFK Memorial Issue" a year after this tragic event. Inside, the feature article -- entitled "Pages from a Family Album" -- recalls a happier time from the Kennedys' past.
- The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Presidential Limousines - This week’s episode of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation features presidential limousines, including the one JFK was riding in when he was shot. Explore some of our additional resources related to these historic vehicles.
- February 16, 2015
- Collections - article
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Presidential Limousines
This week’s episode of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation features presidential limousines, including the one JFK was riding in when he was shot. Explore some of our additional resources related to these historic vehicles.
- JFK Remembered - The public was enchanted by photographs and inside stories of the Kennedy family. The cover story in this <em>Look</em> magazine featured "An exclusive visit with our new first family." Photographs of young President John F. Kennedy with his attractive family fostered a sense of intimacy between the Kennedys and the American public--and, of course, sold magazines.
- October 21, 2013
- Collections - Set
JFK Remembered
The public was enchanted by photographs and inside stories of the Kennedy family. The cover story in this Look magazine featured "An exclusive visit with our new first family." Photographs of young President John F. Kennedy with his attractive family fostered a sense of intimacy between the Kennedys and the American public--and, of course, sold magazines.
- John F. Kennedy’s Enduring Legacy - Commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and that president's enduring legacy with these artifacts from our collections--including the limousine in which Kennedy was shot.
- November 15, 2013
- Collections - article
John F. Kennedy’s Enduring Legacy
Commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and that president's enduring legacy with these artifacts from our collections--including the limousine in which Kennedy was shot.
- JFK Remembered: Inauguration - Mrs. Arnold J. Zimmer of Detroit, Michigan, received this personal invitation from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, to attend the inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C. The recipient was guaranteed a place in a special area where the new president and vice president were to take their oath of office.
- October 22, 2013
- Collections - Set
JFK Remembered: Inauguration
Mrs. Arnold J. Zimmer of Detroit, Michigan, received this personal invitation from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, to attend the inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1961 in Washington, D.C. The recipient was guaranteed a place in a special area where the new president and vice president were to take their oath of office.
- JFK Remembered: Commemoration - This pen was produced in 1963, to commemorate the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963). Printed on the base of the pen is the classic line from his Inaugural Address that inspired a generation: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
- October 22, 2013
- Collections - Set
JFK Remembered: Commemoration
This pen was produced in 1963, to commemorate the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963). Printed on the base of the pen is the classic line from his Inaugural Address that inspired a generation: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
- JFK Remembered: Assassination - This memo was written by Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy administration, just after he learned of the death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. He describes, in very personal terms, his reaction to the news from the President's brother, Robert Kennedy, that the president had been shot.
- October 22, 2013
- Collections - Set
JFK Remembered: Assassination
This memo was written by Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy administration, just after he learned of the death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. He describes, in very personal terms, his reaction to the news from the President's brother, Robert Kennedy, that the president had been shot.