Fall Forums at the JFK Library & Museum

JFK Library

What's on at the JFK Library and Presidential Museum this Fall?

50th Anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis: October 14 2012, 12.30pm- 5pm. Historians, journalists and policy makers reflect upon events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, how it was resolved and how lessons learned can be applied to the nuclear challenges facing us today.

2012 Presidential Campaign: October 30 2012, 6pm-7.30pm. Journalists John Avlon, James Fallows, Ryan Lizza and Martha Raddatz analyse the 2012 Presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

Obama and the Supreme Court: November 18 2012, 2pm-3.30pm. New Yorker writer and legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin will discuss his new book 'The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court.'

Celebrating the Life of Tip O' Neill: December 9 2012, 4pm-5.30pm. On the centennial of the birth of former House Speaker Tip O' Neill, journalists Mike Barnicle, Marty Nolan, Cokie Roberts, Al Hunt and Steve Roberts share their memories.

A Discussion with Attorney General Eric Holder: December 11 2012, 6pm- 7pm. As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of many civil rights milestones through the Kennedy presidency, the Attorney General reflects on the progress that has been made and the challenges facing America today.

The Life of Joseph P. Kennedy: December 12, 6pm- 7.30pm. Biographer David Nasaw will discuss his new book 'The Patriach: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy' with veteran journalist and radio host Christopher Lydon.

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