Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum" in English language version.
At an early meeting in 1964, Mr. Pei explained to Mrs. Kennedy, somewhat apologetically, that as a relatively young architect he had not worked on monumental projects. Though relatively unknown and obscure at the time, Mrs. Kennedy nevertheless selected Pei from a list of candidates that included of some America's best-known architects. He seemed to her so filled with promise and he had the imagination and temperament to create a structure that would reinforce her vision of the goals of the library." "The Kennedy Library was erected on a landfill site overlooking Boston, Dorchester Bay, and the ocean beyond. To overcome existing conditions, the site was raised 15 feet (4.6 m).
The project for the Harvard location was for a much larger, three-part complex which was to include the library-museum, the John F. Kennedy School of Government and an Institute of Politics. Only the School of Government has been built at Harvard." "A 125-foot (38 m) high, nine-story, white concrete tower housing offices and archives, and a low circular section containing two theaters are connected by a truss-walled, gray glass pavilion that rises a full 115 feet (35 m) to form the ceremonial heart of the structure." "Finishes are neither luxurious nor special; standard components have kept the cost to $20.8 million raised from public gifts and the Kennedy family.
away from scholarly resources." "a complete record of a Presidential era.
Mr. Gronouski said the Federal employee contributions included pledges of $5 each pay day for three years and an individual donation of $5,000.
Mr. Nehru said that the people of India held the late President "in the highest regard, esteem and affection." It was a "sad blow" to the Indian people when Mr. Kennedy was slain, the Ambassador added. He said he hoped that Indian students in the United States would make great use of the library and the accompanying institute that will be built on the banks of the Charles River in Boston.
"The idea of the institute is to stimulate interest in politics," Robert Kennedy said. "Good Luck, Mr. Pei," Mr. Kennedy said, with an encouraging grin.
A major obstacle to the construction of the library and its related buildings on the Harvard University campus was removed three weeks ago when the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority agreed to vacate its subway-train yards on the proposed 12.2-acre (49,000 m2) construction site in Cambridge, Massachusetts
In acknowledging the contribution, Mrs. John F. Kennedy said: "I think it is so beautiful what Mr. Manchester did. I am glad that Senator Kennedy knew about it before he died. All the pain of the book and now this noble gesture, of such generosity, makes the circle come around and close with healing."
But in recent years, the project has met with sharp criticism from residents from surrounding neighborhoods who feared it would attract hordes of tourists, automobiles, fast food franchises and souvenir shops into the already congested Harvard Square area.
We have tried to be responsive to the wishes of the people of Cambridge," Mr. Smith said in his statement. He added: "But the fact is that a segment of the Cambridge community seems likely to remain opposed to our plans. We want the Kennedy Library to be a happy place. It would not be in keeping with the nature of this memorial for it to open in an atmosphere of discord and controversy.
The out-of-the-way site, called Columbia Point, houses the massive, blocky structures of a commuter campus of the University of Massachusetts, and it is in sharp contrast to the mellow and urbane atmosphere of the library's original site near Harvard Square in Cambridge.
