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A selection of photographs from the White House Photograph Collection, arranged chronologically. Select any image for a larger view and additional caption information.
Prints of any of these photographs can be ordered through the Audiovisual Archives of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Please call 617-514-1622 for ordering information.
President and Mrs. Kennedy in motorcade, 03 May 1961-President and Mrs. Kennedy after arrival ceremonies for President of Tunisia, 03 May 1961. AR 6561-0
Watching flight of Astronaut Shepard on television, 05 May 1961.-Watching flight of Astronaut Shepard on television, 05 May 1961. ST-116-9-61
President Kennedy and Peace Corps Director Shriver, 28 August 1961-President Kennedy and Peace Corps Director R. Sargent Shriver, 28 August 1961. AR 6760-A
President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson prior to ceremony, 31 August 1961-President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson walk to South Lawn ceremony, 31 August 1961. AR 6763-F
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara-Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara watches military demonstrations, 12 October 1961. ST-A5-20-61
Arrival of Prime Minister of India, 06 November 1961-Arrival ceremonies for the Prime Minister of India, 06 November 1961. AR 6881-E
Mrs. Kennedy receives a silver pitcher for the White House, 05 December 1961-Mrs. Kennedy receives a pitcher for the White House, 05 December 1961. AR 6933-A
1961 White House Christmas Tree, 13 December 1961-President and Mrs. Kennedy with the 1961 White House Christmas tree, 13 December 1961. KN-C19677
