The Museum Store at John F. Kennedy Library in Boston Unveils a New Irish Collection

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" It is that quality of the Irish--that remarkable combination of hope, confidence and imagination--that is needed more than ever today. The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics, whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were, and ask why not.”
- President John F. Kennedy’s speech before the Irish Parliament, June 1963

President Kennedy’s powerful words before the Irish Parliament during his historic visit to Ireland in 1963 echo through time and remind us of the president’s deep and abiding love for Ireland and his affection for the Irish people.

This holiday season, the Museum Store at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston is introducing a brand new Irish Collection of gifts and merchandise that celebrate JFK’s historic visit and his special connection to his Irish heritage.

In addition to the Irish Collection, the Museum Store, now under new management, has a wide range of exclusive merchandise including vintage sweatshirts, holiday ornaments, products related to JFK's PT109, a replica of JFK's Air Force One bomber jacket, and a new collection dedicated to JFK's famous speech at the Berlin Wall.

Stop in the Museum Shop on your next visit to the JFK Library, or browse the online store to make purchases for the holidays.

For information about visiting the JFK Library year round, visit JFKLibrary.org.

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