JFK Exhibit

HIGH HOPES

Oregon Historical Society

Museum Café 

Serves coffee, Japanese teas, sandwiches ($6-8), small Japanese dishes, and pastries. Each person will pay for their own meal at the restaurant. After lunch, people will walk over to the exhibit.1229 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR
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October 26
JFK Exhibit at Oregon Historical Society and
Prior Lunch at Behind the Museum Cafe' at 11:30 am

 High Hopes

     The Journey of John F. Kennedy On November 22, 1963, the 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was assassinated while riding in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Kennedy’s short presidency was marked by great hope and promise but also tension and conflict. How he arrived in his position, the youngest elected president in history and the only Catholic to hold the office, is a story of both determination and privilege. The second born son of a political dynasty, Kennedy’s rise to power may be seen as inevitable but his ascension was hard fought as he battled against severe health problems and overcame his ailments to become a war hero then a U.S. Congressman and Senator and ultimately the leader of the free world.
     While much of his life has been overshadowed by his assassination at a young age, Kennedy’s achievements during his presidency were significant and are still affecting millions of people today. This exhibition explores Kennedy’s early life, his road to the presidency, and the changes he effected during his time in office. With the high hopes of the country behind him, John F. Kennedy made a commitment to changing the world for the better and in his legacy he continues to live on.
Oregon Historical Society is at 1200 SW Park Ave, www.ohs.org. For the exhibit, there is no charge for Multnomah County residents (we paid a tax!); entry is $9 for non-Multnomah County residents ($8 if AAA member).
To reserve a place at lunch, please send an email to Kathryn Holt at tosca230@gmail.comor call her at 503-223-0311.