Kennedy: America’s Leadership, Standard of Living Rest on Protecting Its Natural Resources
Not since Theodore Roosevelt had an administration been more devoted to preserving the environment than Kennedy’s. In May 1962, at a White House Conference on Conservation, the President firmly allied himself with the environmental movement. “We want this administration, this Government, to be identified with this cause,” he said. “I can...
Not since Theodore Roosevelt had an administration been more devoted to preserving the environment than Kennedy’s. In May 1962, at a White House Conference on Conservation, the President firmly allied himself with the environmental movement. “We want this administration, this Government, to be identified with this cause,” he said. “I can think of no more suitable effort for an administration which is concerned with progress than to be identified in a sense with past efforts and future efforts to preserve this land and maintain its beauty.” Here he declares, in even more exalted language, the necessity of conservation:
Both our position of world leadership and our standard of living rest upon the wealth of natural resources which we have inherited. Widespread public understanding of sound natural resource policies is therefore essential
Typed Letter Signed as President, on green White House letterhead, Washington, June 8, 1962 to California Governor Pat Brown. “Thank you for your telegram concerning the White House Conference on Conservation. I am grateful for your expression of interest in and support for the Conference. Both our position of world leadership and our standard of living rest upon the wealth of natural resources which we have inherited. Widespread public understanding of sound natural resource policies is therefore essential…I am especially pleased that the emphasis on recreation at the Conference has been of service to you in your efforts to initiate a greatly expanded park and recreation program for the people of California…”
Frame, Display, Preserve
Each frame is custom constructed, using only proper museum archival materials. This includes:The finest frames, tailored to match the document you have chosen. These can period style, antiqued, gilded, wood, etc. Fabric mats, including silk and satin, as well as museum mat board with hand painted bevels. Attachment of the document to the matting to ensure its protection. This "hinging" is done according to archival standards. Protective "glass," or Tru Vue Optium Acrylic glazing, which is shatter resistant, 99% UV protective, and anti-reflective. You benefit from our decades of experience in designing and creating beautiful, compelling, and protective framed historical documents.
Learn more about our Framing Services