Inaugural Exhibit Items

Inaugural Parade, 20 January 1961

Inaugural Parade, 20 January 1961. AR 6280-1D

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John F. Kennedy addressing a Joint Convention of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Invitation to the Inauguration of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on January 20, 1961

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President-Elect and Mrs. Kennedy leave their Georgetown home on Inauguration morning, January 20, 1961

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Top Hat

Date Made: ca. 1960

Medium: Beaver fur, felt, silk

Dimensions: Size 7 1/2"

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President-elect and Mrs. Kennedy arrive at the Inaugural Gala, January 19, 1961

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Ivory Evening Gown

Designer: Oleg Cassini (American, b. French 1913 - 2006)

Date Made: 1961

Medium: Ivory double-faced silk satin by Abraham

Dimensions: Length: 61 inches center back

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Inaugural Ball, 20 January 1961

President and Mrs. Kennedy arrive at National Guard Armory for Inaugural Ball, 20 January 1961. AR 6281-D

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JFK Inaugural Address

President John F. Kennedy giving his Inaugural Address.

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