Institute Resources
In addition to its exhibits and public programs, a variety of resources are available to assist different audiences in learning more about the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and its work. Resources are available for Educators, Students, Scholars and Researchers, and the Press.
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Public Programs
100 Years of Freedom: Ireland Then and Now
The Institute presented this program on September 27, 2016 in honor of the Irish centenary. -
Public Programs
1919-2019: de Valera in Boston & 100 Years of Ireland-U.S. Relations
The Irish Consulate of Boston and the Kennedy Institute will welcome expert commentators to reflect on the significance of Eamon de Valera’s visit to Boston in 1919, and the evolution of relations between Ireland and the U.S. -
Senator Kennedy Speeches
1980 Democratic National Convention
Senator Kennedy addressed the Democratic National Convention in New York City in 1980 after a heated primary campaign. During his dramatic speech he called for a renewed commitment to social and economic justice for all. -
Senator Kennedy Speeches
2008 Democratic National Convention
In a surprise appearance at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Senator Kennedy spoke about new leadership and the hope for a “better country and a newer world.” -
Videos
2015 Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate Dedication Video
2015 Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate Dedication Video -
Press Kits
2016 National Civics Survey Results
Result of a national poll to probe Americans’ knowledge of the Senate, levels of civic interest and attitudes towards government. -
Press Kits
2017 Civics at the Forefront: The Institute's Second Annual Civics Survey
The Kennedy Institute's Second Annual Civics Survey -
Kennedy Institute Poll: Americans Speak on the United States Senate
2018 KENNEDY INSTITUTE POLL: AMERICANS SPEAK ON THE UNITED STATES SENATE
In an effort to better understand Americans’ knowledge of and perceptions about the United States Senate, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate partnered with leading Republican and Democratic polling firms Public Opinion Strategies and Hart Research to conduct a bipartisan national survey assessing how voters think elected leaders can make Congress work better, the issues voters want Senators to prioritize, and voters’ levels of civic engagement. -
2018 Senate Election
2018 Midterm Elections
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6.
The Kennedy Institute offers visitors exhibits, programs, and activities to track key races and issues in the 2018 midterm elections. -
Public Programs
2019 Amplify Conference
Amplify Latinx will convene a broad set of Latinx leaders, Latinx-led community organizations, and power-building groups across Massachusetts to build new relationships, strengthen existing partnerships, and develop the Latinx Power Coalition for the Commonwealth.
