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American Meritocracy February 12, 2011

A fascinating trove of JFK papers are available on the web, including his application to Harvard back in 1935.

His main college essay was a response to the “Why Harvard” question- his entire essay is below:

“The reasons that I have for wanting to go to Harvard are several. I feel that Harvard can give me a better background and a better liberal education than any other university. I have always wanted to go there, as I have felt that it is not just another college, but is a university with something definite to offer. Then to, I would like to go to the same college as my father. To be a ‘Harvard man’ is an enviable distinction, and one that I sincerely hope I shall attain.”

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