JFK Library Foundation

JFK Library Foundation Dedicated to the legacy of our nation's 35th president. We are the non-profit partner and creative collaborator of the John F.
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Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The Foundation is committed to maintaining accessible, informative, and welcoming spaces on all our platforms, and therefore, we ask all users to be aware of commenting policies at https://www.jfklibrary.org/about-us/social-media-apps/social-media-community-guidelines.

06/01/2026

As he accepted the JFK Profile in Courage Award for his efforts to preserve the Federal Reserve’s independence, Jerome Powell echoed Edmund Burke’s warning that institutions essential to democracy take years of effort and patience to build, but can be torn down all too quickly.

Powell called on Americans of all political perspectives to preserve those institutions even as we work to improve them.

He said, “While we all have political differences, at the end of the day, we all love this wonderful country, and want what is best for it and for our fellow Americans.”

“This year we honor Americans who risked their careers, their safety, and even their lives to hold politicians to accoun...
06/01/2026

“This year we honor Americans who risked their careers, their safety, and even their lives to hold politicians to account and keep America true to her promises.

"Governor Powell never wavered in his duty to the public interest.

"The People of the Twin Cities reminded all Americans that we can not take our democracy for granted.” – Caroline Kennedy, Honorary President, JFK Library Foundation

Congratulations to Jerome Powell and the people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota as 2026 JFK Profile in Courage Award Honorees!

06/01/2026

The 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award® will be presented to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for protecting the independence of the Federal Reserve, which is critical to the stability of the global economy, despite years of personal attacks and threats from the highest levels of government. The people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota will also be honored for risking their lives to protect their neighbors and immigrant community members from an unprecedented federal law enforcement operation, peacefully defending the human rights and values that serve as the foundation of our Constitutional democracy.

Don’t miss the 2026 JFK Profile in Courage Award Ceremony happening tonight live at 8:30 p.m. ET. Caroline Kennedy and J...
05/31/2026

Don’t miss the 2026 JFK Profile in Courage Award Ceremony happening tonight live at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg will present the awards to Jerome Powell, the 16th Chair of the United States Federal Reserve, and the people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota for their courage defending the foundations of our Constitutional democracy.

Watch the livestream at: https://youtube.com/live/trl7aatglAw

05/30/2026

In his inaugural address, President Kennedy reminded us that some generations are called upon to defend freedom when the stakes are at their highest. Each year the JFK Library Foundation honors elected officials who embody that spirit and act in the interest of the greater good.

Tomorrow, the JFK Library Foundation will present the 2026 JFK Profile in Courage Award to Jerome Powell, the 16th Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, and the people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

At a time when both faced unprecedented attacks from outside forces, they stood up in defense of the promises of American democracy.

Watch the award ceremony live on May 31 at 8:30 p.m. ET at: https://youtube.com/live/trl7aatglAw

Celebrate President Kennedy’s birthday by shopping our Collection in the Museum Store. From Profiles in Courage to pre...
05/29/2026

Celebrate President Kennedy’s birthday by shopping our Collection in the Museum Store. From Profiles in Courage to presidential speeches and iconic quotes, let his words inspire you to “ask not”!

https://store.jfklibrary.org/collections/jfk-said

Your purchases help support educational programming at the JFK Library for learners of all ages.

Happy birthday to our 35th president! 109 years ago on May 29, 1917, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Mass...
05/29/2026

Happy birthday to our 35th president! 109 years ago on May 29, 1917, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, the second of nine children born into a close-knit, politically-connected Irish Catholic family.

See more photos of JFK’s childhood and young adult years: https://www.jfklibrary.org/search?f[0]=digitized_collection:Kennedy%20Family%20Collection&f[1]=type_dctm_object:Photograph&items_per_page=25&sort_by=field_start_date&sort_order=ASC&search=%22john%20f.%20kennedy%22

Make a plan to watch the 2026 JFK Profile in Courage Award Ceremony this Sunday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m. ET.Caroline Kennedy...
05/28/2026

Make a plan to watch the 2026 JFK Profile in Courage Award Ceremony this Sunday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg will present the award to Jerome Powell, the 16th Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

They said ahead of this year’s ceremony:

“This year’s honorees represent the courage of those who serve in all areas of government–and those who believe in it. Without public servants of integrity committed to maintaining the highest standards of institutional excellence and independence like Chair Powell, and citizens willing to put their lives on the line to hold America to its promises, our democracy can’t survive. This year we honor the courage of those who didn’t seek elected office but have demonstrated moral courage across our society.”

RSVP to watch the ceremony at: https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/jfk-profile-in-courage-award

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