Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-01

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editorial suggesting that the
Cultural Center be used as
a memorial to our late and
beloved President, John F.
Kennedy is magnificent.
What finer way to pay
tribute to his memory than
through the arts he loved
so well?
Perhaps through this me-
dunn, we can stamp out the
hatred and bigotry that en-
gulf us and insure that our
Nation will indeed be "one
Nation under God, indivis-
ible. with liberty and justice
for ALL" Carl ]. Boost, jr.
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One cannot be sure of the
feelings of Mrs. Kennedy
about her future, but those
of us who have come to know
her through her actions
during her years at the
White House, and as we have
come to know her on the
occasion Of her husbands
death, recognize in her a
woman with the ability and
the dedication to build such
a memorials National Gull
tural Center-into a thing Of
great national significance.
I heard a commentator say
that Mrs. Kennedy felt that
her roots were in Washing
ton and that she wanted to
stay here. If this is so, why
not invite Mrs. Kennedy to
serve as one of the heads of
this center, to give of her
talents in developing this
memorial to her husband,
and to stimulate the cultural
awareneSs Of the people of
this Nation through the de-
velopment of our finest arts?
Let's not let her disappear
quietly into the background
Of our lives. Let's ask her to
do this for her country. In
asking. perhaps we shall also
help her, for don't we all
know that the best way to
ease bereavement is to throw
ourselves into worthwhile
work?
Elizabeth W. Barton.
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Bravo to your excellent
editorial suggestion Of Great
ing the Cultural Center as a
memorial to our late Presi-
dent. Not only would such a
dedication be a fitting trib-
ute to Mr.. Kennedy's extra
ordinary intellect and vital
ity, but 1t would also serve
the practical purpose of in
spring gifts from individuals
and organizations having no
interest otherwise in the Gull
tural Center as a project. If
Mrs. Kennedy were to lend
active Endorsement to your
suggestion. the necessary
funds could be raised over
night.
GersOn NOrdlinger, jr.
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AS the loss of our President,
John F. Kennedy, becomes a
tragic reality to US, we begin
to think Of creating q lasting
tribute to his memory, a
tribute that will be alive and
will aid in keeping his name
alive for our posterity. What
better memorial than the new
Cultural Center?
Here is something that is
certain to be built, built here
in the Nations Capital with
funds contributed by the peo-
pie Mr.. Kennedy loved. It
will be used by the entire
Nation and may become q
great American institution.
If this center of the arts to
which our President and his
wife were devoted bears his
name, 1t will cause the people
of the world to think of John
Kennedy as they think Of all
that is beautiful to man.
Alison Luchs.
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In these trying days of
horror, shock, indignation,
and grief, much has been
stated as to what constitutes
a fitting memorial for John
F. Kennedy, President and
person. Many suggestions
have been entertained in
Guiding rededication of the
District of Columbia Stadium.
The members of the George
Washington University Young
Democrats suggest that the
most fitting monument, that
one institution best symbolic
ing the spirit of the New
Frontier, be chosen to bear
the name Of John F. Ken
nedy. The National Cultural
Center should be dedicated