[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8593-8594]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF PRESIDENT JOHN 
           F. KENNEDY AND THE JOHN F. KENNEDY HYANNIS MUSEUM

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2017

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
Anniversary of the birth of President John F. Kennedy and the 
exceptional work of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum in preserving 
his legacy.
  President Kennedy, one of Massachusetts' most celebrated sons and the 
youngest president to be elected to office, had a deep and abiding love 
for his family's home in Hyannis Port. The John F. Kennedy Hyannis 
Museum is devoted to preserving the legacy of President Kennedy and his 
deep and lasting bond with the marshes, beaches, sea breeze, and way of 
life on Cape Cod.
  Since the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum first opened its doors in 
1992, it has hosted and designed numerous exhibits that highlight the 
life of President Kennedy and the legacy of his family. The Museum's 
multimedia displays give the visiting public a glimpse into the life of 
one of the most influential and recognizable leaders in the world. In 
addition to the well-known role of the Kennedys in American history, 
the Museum annotates the personal side of the unforgettable President--
providing visitors with a deeper perspective on and edification of John 
F. Kennedy: the father, son, brother, husband, and friend. Lining the 
walls of the galleries are images of the Kennedys relaxing on the 
beach, enjoying evenings with friends, and recreating on the compound 
lawns.
  Though President Kennedy was tragically taken from the American 
people on November

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22, 1963, his legacy and impact on the country lives on--thanks in no 
small part to the efforts of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. To 
this day, it remains a renowned destination in downtown Hyannis. In 
celebration of the anniversary of his birthday, the museum is hosting 
numerous events including a commemoration concert in collaboration with 
the Cape Symphony.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum 
on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the birth of President 
Kennedy. I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing the Museum on 
its many years of devotion to preserving the legacy and connection of 
the Kennedy family to Cape Cod.

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