JFK The Three Miles

Discover “JFK: The Three Miles” – The Award Winning and Riveting Documentary about JFK’s Legendary Visit to Galway Ireland.

Showing weekdays at 11:30AM
in the Museum’s Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement.

Free with museum admission.

In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy made a visit that would alter the perception of Ireland for Americans and the rest of the world. Kennedy referred to his visit to Ireland as “the best four days of his life.” One of those days, June 29th, was spent in Galway, known for its long winding promenade, beautiful beaches, and traditional Gaeltacht culture of music, dancing, and the Irish language.

Told by residents present during the presidential visit, JFK: The Three Miles recalls the euphoric excitement in Galway. None had ever experienced such privilege or felt such an atmosphere. They certainly never met someone as famous as the President of the United States.