TEDxBoston

Exploring Presidential Technology And Design

What idea did President Kennedy have in mind when he commented, "A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on”?

Exploring Presidential Technology And Design From pledging to land a man on the moon to 
bringing the arts to the forefront of American culture, President 
Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline developed some of the country’s most 
revolutionary ideas. Relive these exciting and turbulent times at the 
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, designed by I.M. Pei. 
The visit will include a behind-the-scenes tour and museum exhibits will
include a focus on three revolutions: the role of television in the 1960 campaign, the space race, and the civil rights movement.

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One truly all-access adventure was “a very interesting tour about [President] Kennedy's innovative programs” at the John F. Kennedy Library. The special tour went beyond spaces open to the public - Imagine visiting the President’s room, not even open to JFK staff members, where special guests such as Nelson Mandela are received!

About TEDxBoston

What happens when a group of people rally around a radical idea and set in motion unlimited possibilities for a brighter future? A Revolution.

More than 230 years ago, ordinary citizens in Boston dreamed of a democracy and launched a revolution that changed the course of human history. That innovative spirit still thrives in our local students, educators, scientists, artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs. At TEDx Boston, we celebrate their ideas and their passion for improving the way citizens of the world learn, live, give, work, and play.

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxBoston, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxBoston event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.