During your student group trip to Boston you may want to explore the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. There are a variety of fascinating exhibits for the students to observe. Students can also conduct research and view archives in the library. The museum also presents informative and entertaining educational opportunities to visitors of all ages. The exhibits are full of information and interesting displays that pertain to John F. Kennedy. One of the exhibits is known as “Campaign Trail.” The students will have the chance to enjoy a re-creation of the 1960 democratic National Convention. For example, they can walk down main street USA and view footage of Kennedy and Nixon stump speeches. Another exhibit is known as “The Briefing Room.” Kennedy was the first president to give live press conferences on television. His first one was held on January 25, 1961 and was viewed by an estimated 65 million people. The students will see various artifacts, documents, and television footage that depict a sample of the range of both domestic and international issues Kennedy addressed during his tenure in the White House. The JFK Library and Museum contains fascinating educational materials and activities for your student group to explore. For example, there is an activity called “Leaders in the Struggle for Civil Rights,” where students will read a variety of letters and telegrams from key figures. Some of the material is from individuals such as James Farmer, John Lewis, and Bayard Rustin. Another activity is known as “The Presidential Press Office.” Students will discover what happened at actual press conferences.