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[camelotdaydreams]

Hi there! I love you blog, but one thing that I think is TOTALLY AMAZING is your avatar/ profile picture! [I have no idea what you want to call it.] But it looks SUPER AMAZING- I was just wondering on how you either make them or find them- because I need those pictures in my life. Thanks in advance!

Yes! My santa hat JFK avatar, I made in Photoshop, I wish it was a real picture that he took! Thank you so much for the feedback!!! <3

[camelotdaydreams]

Hello, I wanted to know if John was a child loved by his mother because I got the impression that he only had a good relationship with his father.

Hi! This is a tough question, as Rose Kennedy was a strong and deeply religious woman. She took the task of raising her children very seriously and looked at it as her life’s profession. She raised them with an iron fist and it has been recorded, in her own words, that she would resort to psychical punishments to discipline her children. She is quoted saying: “When the children needed to be spanked, I often used a ruler, and sometimes a coat hanger, which was often more convenient because in any room there would be a closet and the hangers in them would be right at hand”. She tried her hardest to keep most of the families problems hidden from outsiders and she heavily groomed her children to be in public service. She obsessed over the family image, had all the children’s teeth straightened, and complained that news photographers would not let her choose which photos to publish. So, in my personal opinion, I believe she loved all her children with her whole soul. But, she also took things her children did, very personally, as any failures would cause her to look bad as a mother and she took so much pride in her family being looked at as the “American Dream”. Any negative misgivings towards her family, Rose saw it as a referendum on the Kennedy’s as role models. So, I think the way she may have been towards her children, to the public’s eye, was that she was cold and sparse with her motherly emotions, but I like to assume that in private she was very compassionate for her children. She read to them daily and was very involved with their education. So yes, in conclusion, she may have seemed very cold, but I think women of her time, were raised to be so. I am sure there are things she wished she did differently, as none of us are perfect parents. I end this with these words, written by Rose herself:“In my life, I am often reminded that there is a destiny that rules over us, because no one whom I know about or whom I read about seems to be completely happy during a long time. Our family was the perfect family – boys brilliant, girls attractive and intelligent, money, prestige, a young father and mother of intelligence, devoted, exemplary habits and successful in the education of the children. Joe Jr. handsome, brilliant, example to all, killed in plane as was Kathleen, who had she lived, would have been the top social leader in the younger set in England, but neither she nor her husband lived. Jack with an ideal life, compatible, intellectually as well as socially, was unexpectedly assassinated. Bob and Ethel, ideally matched socially and temperamentally … talented, happy, young, assassinated. But God or ‘destiny’ just does not allow a family to exist which has all these star-studded adornments. Ted, too, has everything and may even be President, at least he should be successful and happy.”

I think at the end of it all, she just wanted her kids to be happy.

[camelotdaydreams]

Is Pres. Kennedy the only president to not take a salary?

Nope! Herbert Hoover split his salary between a number of charities, and put the rest towards his staff’s salary! What a lucky staff!

Also, Trump refuses his salary.

[camelotdaydreams]

Which movies would you recommend? I feel there's so many made about JFK or the assassination case...

I always feel like movies leave so much out, so i’d recommend these documentaries:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVcg1rTnZxQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKCLcJDE9Q4

They are definitely, my all time favorites! :)

[camelotdaydreams]

Hello :) I love your blog, and I've just started to get really interested in Kennedy/his administration. Was wondering if there are any books or films you would recommend?

Hi! I am so sorry for the late reply, tumblr didn’t notify me of a new message! Just wanted to say thank you for your compliment! <3

I would recommend reading “Five Days in November”, it is by far my favorite Kennedy book. Also, my favorite documentary on JFK is almost 4 hours long and I rewatch it very often, you can find it for free on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqMUzyGoT_4

Thank you!!

[camelotdaydreams]

what is the "all things look brighter" thing from? did jack write it in a letter? if so can you post it please

Hi, yes! This was a handwritten letter from Jack to William S. White, a journalist, biographer and friend of Lyndon Johnson.  White had sent Kennedy some press clippings and Kennedy returned this note with his thanks.  Dated December 1960. The transcript of the letter is:

“Dear Bill:            

Many thanks for your thoughtfulness in sending the clippings.  The article on reflex reaction of the “liberals” was excellent.            They have forgotten that the root word is “liberalas” – or “free”.  They have to themselves become imprisoned in the intense world of automatic responses.

All things look brighter here in the sun-                                                                    Best regards, Jack “

It won’t let me post a picture on this message so here is the link to the article for you!!! 

I am glad I wasn’t the only one who loved that quote!

https://www.johnfkennedy.org/

[camelotdaydreams]

What do you admire/like most about JFK or the Kennedy family in general? I’m a big fan/admirer of them but I have heard so much negative things about them.

It is true that there are a lot of negative things about the Kennedy’s that have been published. Online and in life, I have encountered so many people who have become aggressive with my opinions about JFK or his family. I will not ever say he was a perfect man, as they were people just like us, who lived, failed and made mistakes. But there is no doubt, good qualities in everyone! Unlike the presidents who preceded and succeeded him, he was not a racist and truly believed in the talents of every US citizen, no matter their skin color. Jacqueline and himself, donated to many charities while they were alive, and also hosted many events to help raise money for the disabled and children alike. Six charities benefited from JFK’s annual presidential salary, totaling $94,583.32 in 1961. Among the recipients of JFK’s largesse were the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, the United Negro College Fund and the Cuban Families Committee. JFK was also a huge advocate for mental health and on October 24, 1963, President Kennedy signed the Maternal and Child Health and Mental Retardation Planning Amendment to the Social Security Act, the first major legislation to combat mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

There are so many things that I believe aren’t known, positive and negative about the Kennedy family, but over all, I choose to remain a fan! I hope I have helped a little bit! If need be, please check out my favorite documentary about JFK, available on youtube….here.

Thank you for writing me!! <3

[camelotdaydreams]

I absolutely love your blog! Keep up the good work, spreading our love and admiration for Jack!

Holy cow, thank you! You made my day!! Long live JFK!!