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Take a Trip Back in Time With One of The Most Beloved Presidents There Ever Was:
"The Kennedy Experience!"
See the world’s largest interactive JFK memorabilia collection including an exact replica of the 1961 presidential Lincoln limousine and never before seen personal items from the Kennedy family!
Through music, video, photographs, hands-on exhibits and rare items under glass, you and your guests will get to
know John Kennedy as a man, not just a name in history.
There are items personally owned by the President, in the exhibit, including a sweater he would have worn later that fateful day in Texas given to him on his birthday by Jacqueline Kennedy.
Why Now Is The Perfect Time...
What JFK believed in for civil rights is relevant today
When running for President JFK outlined 10 ways he would help the Native Americans population if elected.
JFK called for an end to Termination and he pledged to Òend practices that have eroded Indian rights and resources, reduced the Indians' land base and repudiated Federal responsibility.Ó
In the summer of 1962, President Kennedy hosted a gathering of tribal leaders at the White House. Kennedy demonstrated that he clearly understood the importance of the NationÕs trust and treaty responsibilities.
His words were met with a sincere and heartfelt blessing from Dennis Bushyhead, a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, who replied, ÒIt is our fervent hope and our prayer that the Great Spirit will put His hand upon your
capable shoulders as you guide the Ship of State of this glorious republic through the troublesome waters that lie
ahead to the end that someday we will have a healthful, happy, & peaceful world.Ó
JFK may no longer be with us but his grandnephew, Joe Kennedy lll is in politics and is still working today for the
Native Americans rights.
In the early 1960s, the fundamental prize sought by the Civil Rights Movement was something that African Americans had never known: full legal equality.
By the 1960 presidential campaign, civil rights had emerged as a crucial issue. Just a few weeks before the election, Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested while leading a protest in Atlanta, Georgia. John Kennedy phoned his wife,
Coretta Scott King to express his concern, while a call from Robert Kennedy to the judge helped secure her husband's safe release. The Kennedys' personal intervention led to a public endorsement by Martin Luther King Sr., the
influential father of the civil rights leader.
Across the nation, more than 70 percent of African Americans voted for Kennedy, and these votes provided the
winning edge in several key states.
You already know the baby boomers are going to
Love This!
The other properties invited children from the local schools and awarded them prizes for the best essay and
pictures
on Kennedy. Teachers loved it and the parents wanted to attend everything too!
This extraordinary exhibit makes a great special viewing party for VIP's the night before opening!
This just feels good to be a part of and people feel that!
All the casinos we work with advertise and market their events very well but whatÕs nice about having the
JFK Experience is, the local news wants to come out and cover it too! They want to help spread the word and be associated with such a positive experience!
Rave Reviews From Casino Entertainment Directors
Several mentioned this would make a great residency
for the right property!
Check out this fun and informative story of the JFK Experience covered by the local news channel while it was
booked at the Minnesota State Fair.
It shows the exhibit and interviews Fred (Nick) Ciacelli, the owner and creator of this amazing experience! There
was over 20,000 visitors a day to this special exhibit!