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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CHAH-02
In this interview Horsky discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the aesthetic development of the National Capital Area; JFK’s reaction to the January 1963 issue of the Architectural Forum magazine; new appointments to the Commission on Fine Arts; the development along the shores of the Potomac River; the problem of mass transportation within the District of Columbia; the National Capital Transportation Agency; the development of highways within the District; civil rights marches in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 1963; the attempt to better public higher education in the District; and D.C.’s high crime rates, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AUG-01
In this interview Heckscher discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as an “inspiration to cultural life”; Heckscher’s involvement in government affairs prior to becoming a Special Consultant to the President; the invitation of 168 artists to JFK’s 1961 inauguration and its impact; how Heckscher came to work for the White House; discussing Heckscher’s position with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.; the reasoning behind the creation of the new position of Special Consultant on the Arts and the favorable public reaction to it; enlarging the definition of “The Arts,” especially regarding architecture; Arthur Goldberg; the establishment of the Freedom Medal; creating the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts through executive order; personal impressions of JFK; setting up Heckscher’s office and staff; how Heckscher was meant to advise JFK and what his position entailed; the Cultural Center [Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts]; conversations with JFK; Mrs. Kennedy’s expansive work for the arts; the arts as part of national policy; working with other White House staff members and other Departments; designing special postage stamps; what the President’s role in the arts should be; and the Fine Arts Commission, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-A
AR41, ST34, KN40
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN11
Motion picture of a special performance by members of the Black Watch Band, a Scottish regiment on tour in the United States. President John F. Kennedy and Major Wingate Gray, leader of the Black Watch, make remarks. A number of area school children were invited to the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., to witness the performance. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., Joan Kennedy, and Patricia Kennedy Lawford also attend. Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-64.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHS29
Silent motion picture of a jazz concert performed in the White House, Washington, D.C., and a luncheon that follows. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Luci Baines Johnson attend. Photographed by: Cecil W. Stoughton.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-010
This file contains correspondence, memoranda, articles, and press releases regarding the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Topics include gifts of chandeliers, marble, and a Stradivarius violin; and lists of potential members for the Board of Trustees.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-009
This file contains correspondence, memoranda, and news articles regarding the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Topics include the design and geographic location of the building, members of the Board of Trustees, and press releases concerning a commission by the Center for a new work by composer Leonard Bernstein to be performed at the Center's opening. Contains five photographic prints.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-17-D
AR38
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-28-J
ST13
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-27-D
AR23, KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-25-L
AR27, KN23
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-01-18-I
AR31, ST19
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-29-C
AR29
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-13-C
AR29
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-01-08-C
AR31, ST19, KN28
Textual folder
W. Willard Wirtz Personal Papers
WWWPP-139-020
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-028-038
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-L
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends the opening of the Mona Lisa exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Left to right: French Ambassador to the United States, Hervé Alphand; pianist Madeleine Malraux (mostly hidden), wife of Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux; Mrs. Kennedy; Nicole Alphand, wife of the French Ambassador.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-E
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy visits with Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux, at the opening of the Mona Lisa Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-D
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks from the lectern at the opening of the Mona Lisa Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7606-T
Master of ceremonies, composer, and conductor Leonard Bernstein (at microphones) speaks at a fundraising dinner and closed-circuit telecast of "An American Pageant of the Arts" for the National Cultural Center; President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attended the dinner. Nina Warren, wife of Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, sits left of Mr. Bernstein. National Guard Armory, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF10-010
This folder contains printed material pertaining to the Smithsonian Institution. It includes admission cards and a program for the dedication of the Smithsonian Institution Museum of History and Technology (now known as the National Museum of American History) on 22 January 1964. There is also an invitation to an exhibit opening for the collection of the Honorable and Mrs. W. Averell Harriman at the National Gallery of Art on 15 April 1961.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF09-026
This folder contains printed items pertaining to the exhibition of the Mona Lisa painting at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., beginning on January 8, 1963. Items include a speech by M. Andre Malraux, French Minister of Cultural Affairs, and an exhibit booklet.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-024-002
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6356-A
President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Dupont Theater in Washington, D.C. to view the Bengali film "The World of Apu," directed by Satyajit Ray. (L-R) President Kennedy; Former United States Ambassador to India Senator John Sherman Cooper of Kentucky; Senator Cooper's wife Lorraine Cooper; manager of the Dupont Theater Gerald G. Wagner.