John F. Kennedy House
This home became a landmark when the boy became President and a poignant gift to America, when he died.
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After John F. Kennedy's death, his mother repurchased the house the family had left more than 40 years before to turn tragedy into tribute.This charming, unpretentious home is where John F. Kennedy was born. Rose Kennedy, JFK's mother, personally recreated his auspicious beginnings by filling the nursery with JFK's original christening gown, favorite books and the family's heirloom bassinet. The home today is a loving tribute from mother to son.
Rose Kennedy repurchased this home they had left more than 40 years before to turn tragedy into tribute. In the nursery, Rose recreated the room where her first four children played, including JFK's favorite books
A sense of pride and history can be felt throughout the house, where Rose moved into as a young bride.
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