Grant Will Support Major Exhibit, 'Campaign!' at the Democratic National
Convention; 'Campaign!' Pin Already a Collectible
BOSTON, Mass., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION --
As the gavel hit the podium marking the opening of the Democratic National
Convention here, the AT&T Foundation announced that it awarded a $150,000
grant to the nearby JFK Library Foundation to help fund the JFK Library's
timely exhibit, "Campaign." The exhibit depicts the historic 1960
presidential campaign of America's 35th president.
(Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040726/NYM038 )
Established in 1984, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation provides
private support to the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, a presidential
library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
"The JFK Library Foundation enables the acclaimed presidential library to
demonstrate American democracy in action through interactive exhibits,
innovative displays and dynamic public forums," said William Leahy, president
of AT&T New England. "By its grant, AT&T embraces the spirit of democracy
characterized by President Kennedy's pivotal 1960 campaign. We're pleased to
support the educational and scholarly mission of the JFK Library Foundation
and its good works to continue President Kennedy's ideal of public service."
Also in association, AT&T's campaign buttons (see link) that portray the
visage of Kennedy and announce the exhibit, are already perceived by some as
the most sought-after collectible item of the convention. The pins,
distributed to all delegates, provide a reduced admission price to the JFK
Library.
The AT&T-supported exhibit, Campaign! features photos, memorabilia, and
archival footage and documents from John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign.
Spanning the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, the 2004
Presidential election, and Inauguration Day 2005, the exhibit opened late last
month and will run through January 20, 2005. Among the pieces on display are
historic papers from the Kennedy Library archives, including handwritten notes
by candidate Kennedy and his brother and campaign manager, Robert Kennedy,
that provide a glimpse into the day-to-day inner workings of a presidential
campaign.
In addition, the Kennedy Library will host a rare showing of an original
copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed on the night of July 4, 1776,
by Philadelphian John Dunlap. The Declaration of Independence will be on
display July 30-31 and August 1, 2004, capping Boston's weeklong celebration
of American politics, traditions and history as it hosts the 2004 Democratic
National Convention.
Other documents include Kennedy's handwritten note announcing his
selection of Lyndon B. Johnson as his running mate, Richard Nixon's teletype
conceding the election to Kennedy, memos outlining campaign tactics and
strategy, correspondence, and telegrams.
The library also houses a documentary and audio-visual archive for
preserving and understanding the Kennedy era and an education center that
promotes the ideals of public service and political participation among
students of all ages.
Of special note, the Museum has secured the rare public display of Man
From Boston, an original oil painting by acclaimed American artist Jamie Wyeth
depicting candidate Kennedy as he heads to the podium at the Los Angeles
Coliseum to deliver his acceptance speech after receiving the nomination of
the Democratic Party.
"The JFK Library Foundation is proud to partner with AT&T to offer this
historic exhibit," said John Shattuck, CEO of the John F. Kennedy Library
Foundation. "AT&T's generous gift is helping the Kennedy Library reach
visitors of all ages, and especially school children, with an exciting
presentation of the democratic process in action."
The Museum at the John F. Kennedy Library is also displaying a collection
of Burton Berinsky photographs of John F. Kennedy campaigning for the
presidency in 1960. The black and white images capture the enthusiasm of the
young candidate and the crowds of Americans who cheered him on. The
photographs will be on display through Inauguration Day, January 20, 2005.
ABOUT AT&T AND THE AT&T FOUNDATION
AT&T (http://www.att.com) is among the world's premier voice and data
communications companies, serving consumers, businesses, and government.
Public service and social responsibility are traditions deeply embedded at
AT&T. The AT&T Foundation (http://www.att.com/foundation) invests in projects
that serve the needs of people in communities throughout the nation,
particularly for initiatives that use technology in innovative ways and for
programs in which AT&T employees are actively involved as contributors or
volunteers.
ABOUT THE JFK LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization established in 1984 to support and advance the mission of the
Kennedy Library. Through its Board of Directors, its committees and staff, the
Foundation provides the Library with financial and creative resources and
personnel to enrich its educational programs, to expand its research and
archival capacity, to undertake marketing and public information projects, to
offer intern and research fellowship programs, and to enhance its museum and
exhibits. Caroline Kennedy serves as the President of the Kennedy Library
Foundation.
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