August 8, 2008

August 8, 2008

Today is our last trip back into Boston. We are visiting the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The museum is very well done, with lots of video clips, reminding us not only of Kennedy but the whole 60’s era as well. The museum works well for both Aimee and I. There is enough history to keep me interested, and lots of human interest for Aimee to read about. The museum follows the Kennedy family, JFK’s presidential campaign, and his Camelot administration. Kennedy gave some good speeches and had the right attitude, e.g. “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” He even lowered taxes in order to increase revenue. Kennedy must have been a closet Republican. I was also surprised to learn how good a writer JFK was. He penned his first successful book right out of college. It really was a shame his life was cut short so early.

From the library, we take the subway downtown for a late lunch at Faneuil Hall of my favorite New England Clam Chowder. Before heading back to the RV Park we walk around admiring the many colonial buildings tucked between modern office skyscrapers.