JFK Tribute in Fort Worth

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916 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-870-1692

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On the cold, rain-soaked morning of November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy spoke to thousands who had waited in the rain outside the Hotel Texas (now the Fort Worth Hilton) to hear the President. These remarks were to be one of his final public speeches, imbuing the Fort Worth visit with extraordinary significance.

To recognize the significance of these moments, the importance of his vision, and the impact of his leadership, a commendable public-private partnership in Fort Worth completed a decade-long effort to create a permanent exhibit to honor Kennedy.

The JFK Tribute in Fort Worth centers on a heroic-scale bronze sculpture of President Kennedy, created by the late Lawrence Ludtke.

Visitors may experience the Tribute via a guided audio tour accessible via a mobile phone application and web-based educational materials. This assures worldwide access to remarks he made that day, events in Fort Worth, and the geopolitical challenges faced by the U.S. President then. Archival film of his visit and details that further explore how his ideals still provide guidance and inspiration to generations are also available.