Tag Archives: president

Demystifying the JFK Myth at The Sixth Floor Museum

The Sixth Floor Museum is dedicated to the myth that still surrounds the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy. By reconstructing the political environment of the Sixties and showing original footage of those days, the visitor is transferred back right up to the very moment of the tragedy on one of the most notorious days in American history. See through the very window the sniper looked through as he set up his rifle and fired the fatal shot. History could not be more hands-on or emotional than at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.

Visit the JFK Presidential Library and Museum

Visit us in our striking I.M Pei building on Boston’s waterfront. Located on Columbia Point, the Library and Museum is set on a ten acre park landscaped with pine trees, shrubs and wild roses reminiscent of the landscape of Cape Cod familiar to President Kennedy.

Experience our Museum through our three theaters, period settings, and 25 dramatic multimedia exhibits, and enter the recreated world of the Kennedy Presidency for a “first-hand” experience of John F. Kennedy’s life, legacy, and leadership. Click here for more information.

Get Inside the Ultimate Mansion- The White House

Leave a reply

From the beginning with the Adams to the glamorous Kennedys to the cool Obamas, the White House has been anything but the humble home for the most powerful families in the U.S.- if not the world.

If you’re lucky enough to get a spot in the exclusive tour, you’ll be able to walk the same steps as the most powerful figurehead in the world. You can go through the state dining room that can host up to 140 heads of states for formal dinners. Then you can make your way through the iconic red, blue, and green rooms, where Obama himself sits to prep for press conferences. Also included in the tour is the party place, The East Room, the Vermeil Room, and the Library that holds 2700 books from American authors or about American history.

Getting this kind of access comes with a few hoops. To visit the White House you have to have a request submitted through your Member of Congress (!) up to six months in advance. The upside, is that all the hard work comes with no price, the tour is free!

You know what they say, the early bird gets the worm, or in this case, the careful planners get an all access pass to the most enviable address in America.

The Non-Denominational National Cathedral’s Rich History

Leave a reply

The most interesting thing about D.C.’s National Cathedral is not its beautiful windows or architecture, but its rich history that dates back to America’s first president and stays relevant to today’s biggest moments.

The idea of a non-denominational cathedral that was equally open to all was first conceived in 1791 by Major Pierre l’Enfant, who was commissioned by President George Washington.But it would have to wait until 1907, under Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, to come to fruition.

The first services were held in 1912 and the Cathedral was quickly accepted as a place for services of national focus, and services have been held daily since its opening. Memorable services include the dedication of Woodrow Wilson’s tomb in 1956, Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1968 sermon (which would be his last), and the National Prayer and Remembrance service on September 14th, 2001.

Visit the National Cathedral and experience a piece of the history of Washington D.C. On Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons visitors can enjoy tea, scones and tarts on the 7th floor of the West Tower. With a great view, it’s a nice way to stop and take it all in.

Hyde Park Art Center: Obama’s Neighborhood Gem

Never before did Hyde Park gain such a name than in recent times, thanks to none other than the President of the United States. Reigning from Hyde Park, President Obama has heavy ties to his old neighborhood, just south of the downtown “Loop.” An eclectic mix of mansions and apartments, rib-joints and bistros, the South Side is certainly up-and-coming. But you can’t really make it until you’ve got some cool art on the scene and alas, there’s the Hyde Park Art Center, which has actually been around for 70 years.

Its mission since it opened in the 1930s (it’s actually the oldest contemporary art venue in Chicago) is to “stimulate” and provoke the unexpected. Today it continues to do just that with a wide range of classes, lectures, workshops, camps, exhibits, and not to mention, fun, flirty, cocktail-enriched galas.

The HPAC always stays true to its roots, however, and aims to unite artists and the community. Their Not Just Another Pretty Face bridges the gap between patrons and artists by involving them together directly. If you think you’ve got a cool idea and want to see it materialize through the eyes of a verifiable artist, then this is the program for you.

Experience History at Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

Leave a reply

Embrace American history at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center. Take your time looking around at original documents from the Carter administration and photographs of the 39^th president throughout the years. Brush up on his foreign and domestic policies, his views on environmental and social issues, and his daily life in the White House. You’ll be a Carter connoisseur by the end of the day!

Visit jimmycarterlibrary.gov for more information.