October 17, 2019
About this Episode
On October 20, 1979, the JFK Presidential Library and Museum opened to the public. 40 years later, we speak with the first two directors of the JFK Library, Dan Fenn and Chuck Daly, as they describe the events that led up to the Library’s dedication and their work establishing the Library’s mission as a place for education and discussion of public service, politics, the arts, and other pillars of President Kennedy’s legacy. We will also speak with current Library Director Alan Price about the Library’s work today and his vision for the future.
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