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Raytheon to partner with JFK Library Foundation in celebration of technological vision and leadership and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11BOSTON, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- President John F. Kennedy established a vision of technical achievement and jump started decades of scientific advancement unprecedented in our nation's history with these words. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation today announced that Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) has provided $1.5 million for educational initiatives. President John F. Kennedy's vision challenged the nation to land a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s. This inspired one of the greatest mobilizations of resources and manpower in U.S. history. Just eight years after his directive, on July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took the first steps on the moon. This stunning achievement inspired American innovation and prestige, both at home and abroad. "President Kennedy's commitment to harnessing science in pursuit of a common goal inspired a generation to reach for the moon, and it continues to inspire today as we take on new challenges," said Steven Rothstein, executive director of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. "We are grateful to Raytheon for their generous support, and we could not have asked for a better partner to help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, President Kennedy's legacy of bold leadership, and the new frontiers of innovation we are experiencing today." "The Apollo program sparked the scientific achievement of a generation to explore and transform science, technology and education," said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon Chairman and CEO. "As we challenge ourselves to drive critical advances in technology every day, we are excited to amplify JFK's enthusiasm for transformative technology to stimulate a new generation of moonshot thinkers." With Raytheon's support, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum will hold a year-long celebration of the accomplishments and lasting impact of the Apollo space program, as well as the moonshot ideas of today. Featured events and programs include: "Here at the Kennedy Library, we house the historical evidence of the words and actions that fueled the mission to successfully land on the moon," said Alan Price, Director of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. "We look forward to working with the JFK Library Foundation and Raytheon to inspire new generations with the grand vision, hard science, engineering, poetry and power that characterized so much of the Kennedy Presidency and led to one of the greatest achievements in human history." About the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Visit www.jfklibrary.org for the latest announcements and calendar of events. About Raytheon * Quote from President John F. Kennedy in a Special Address on Urgent National Needs to Congress in 1961 Media Contacts Corinne Kovalsky View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raytheon-to-partner-with-jfk-library-foundation-in-celebration-of-technological-vision-and-leadership-and-to-commemorate-the-50th-anniversary-of-apollo-11-300790417.html SOURCE John F. Kennedy Library Foundation |