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us and relive a time in our nation's history when things seemed a
little simpler and life was a little better......The Kennedy Years! |
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A LIST OF SOME OF THE ITEMS ON DISPLAY |
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Seen
in the exhibit are over 500 items pertaining to the 35th President.
You will see the 1961 Presidential lincoln Replica built from the
original blueprint of the original limo. This car has been in three
major motion pictures, "JFK" an Oliver Stone film, "A
Woman named Jackie" NBC, and "Ruby" a Sony release.
See
original letters signed by the President, museum cases filled with
JFK memorbilia, three movies on video, "JFK the boy", "The
great Debate 1960" courtesy of CBS Archives, and Kennedy's final
24 Hours". See items from the Presidential aircraft AIR FORCE
ONE. The museum is a moving experience that focuses on the LIFE and
career of President Kennedy and NOT the tragic events
of November 22,1963. The whole family will enjoy the JFK Museum Exhibit!
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Kennedy's
Cufflinks
The
President's own one of a kind "Cufflinks". Made by Tiffany's
in New York for the President and presented to him. These were worn
by President Kennedy often and bear his initials on back of each
cufflink.
Authenticated
by letter on White House Stationary.
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The
Presidential Podium
There
are actually several Podiums that are shipped around the country
as the President travels.
This
Duplicate was made from a visit made to the White house, and to
the Presidential News Conference Room.
The
secret service have dubbed the podium "The Blue Goose".
The
Podium display can be accessed by all visitors, where they can stand
and play President for a moment.
Photos
of Presidents Kennedy thru Bush are displayed along with the American
Flag, White House Seal and The Presidential Flag.
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The
Vice Presidental Seal
This
original Vice President Seal hung above the door at the OEB, Old
Executive Office Building next to the White House where the Vice
President has his office.
The
VP Seal is unusual because it served two Vice President's and one
President. Hubert Humphrey and Lyndon Johnson.
It
was given to Marty Underwood during an emotional moment over at
the Vice President's office. Humphrey who lost the election to Nixon
rolled his chair to the door and gave it to Mr. Underwood.
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Kennedy's
Sweater
This
sweater was given to the President on his
last birthday May 29,1963 at Camp David by his wife
Jacqueline Kennedy. The First Lady Purchased the
sweater, had his initials stitched on it and was given to him on
behalf of Caroline and John, Jr.
The
Kennedy Library has authenticated it by a letter.
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Air
Force One Exhibit
Air Force
One Exhibit case With actual items from aboard the Presidential Aircraft.
A special Video plays Narrated by Jimmy Stewart with Permission from
Journal Films.
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Campaign
Exhibit
Campaign
Exhibit of Authentic 1960 Items used in Kennedy's Campaign, and some
special items used
by the President's Sisters and Mother such as "Coffee
With Kennedy" cups used for home bound visits from
Kennedy's family.
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Kennedy's Jewelery Box
This
Jeweler box was used by Kennedy when he was in Congress, as a Senator
and President. It's fully intact with all his personal belongings.
It was left at the LBJ Ranch on the weekend of Nov. 22, 1963.
Dave
Powers President Kennedy's friend and advisor has authenticated
it. Kennedy's famous cufflinks are inside along with his Catholic
Scapula, Holy Water, Cufflinks borrowed from the Lt. Gov. of Texas
bearing
the Great seal of Texas and the Gov'd Initials inscribed on the
back.
Kennedy
was invited by the Vice President to go Quail hunting that Sunday.
The President never intended to shoot anything, but merely go along
with the Vice President and his activity. Kennedy was to return
to Washington that Sunday Night.
The
Box was found nearly 30 years later by Kennedy's Advance man.
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