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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-28-H
ST26, KN37
Textual folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-064-001
This scrapbook, compiled by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, contains newspaper and magazine clippings from 1938 and 1939 that document a wide range of activities of the Kennedy family during Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.’s tenure as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Of note are clippings related to the family’s trans-Atlantic voyage aboard the S.S. Washington and arrival in London, England; their residence at 14 Prince’s Gate in London; Kathleen Kennedy's purported relationship with J. Peter Grace, son of W.R. Grace and Company president, Joseph Peter Grace, Sr.; Ambassador Kennedy’s first speech in his diplomatic role; Rose and Viscountess Nancy Astor’s attendance at a luncheon at the American Women's Club; Joseph P. "Joe" Kennedy, Jr.’s participation on the Harvard University rugby team; Kathleen and Rosemary Kennedy’s presentation at the Court of St. James’s; dances and parties attended and hosted by Ambassador Kennedy and Rose, including one attended by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Edward M. “Teddy” Kennedy’s assistance at the ribbon cutting of London’s Children’s Zoo; Ambassador Kennedy’s arrival in London with Joe, Jr., and John F. “Jack” Kennedy, following a trip back to the United States; Ambassador Kennedy’s receipt of an honorary degree from the National University of Ireland; the family’s vacations in France and Ireland; winter activities including skating and skiing in St. Moritz, Switzerland; Jack's impressions of Europe after a month abroad in England, Germany, and France; Kathleen's relationship with William “Billy” Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington; the family’s audience with Pope Pius XII at his coronation in Vatican City; Kathleen and Joe, Jr.’s visit to Madrid, Spain; Eunice Kennedy’s presentation at the Court of St. James’s; and Billy Hartington’s coming of age party. This scrapbook contains 417 newspaper and magazine clippings.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29362
President John F. Kennedy (center, with back to camera) receives from President of Ireland and Chancellor of the National University of Ireland, Éamon de Valera (third from right), an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the National University of Ireland (NUI), during a ceremony at St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. Also pictured: Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Sean Lemass (back left, partially hidden); Vice Chancellor of the NUI, Dr. Michael Tierney (partially hidden over President Kennedy's shoulder); and Registrar of the NUI, Dr. Séamus Wilmot (on far right edge of frame).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29365
Vice Chancellor of the National University of Ireland, Dr. Michael Tierney (right), speaks prior to presenting President John F. Kennedy (seated at center) with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the National University of Ireland, during a ceremony at St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh, sits at far left.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29360
President of Ireland and Chancellor of the National University of Ireland, Éamon de Valera, signs a document after the presentation of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the National University of Ireland to President John F. Kennedy (left). Minister for External Affairs of Ireland, Frank Aiken, stands behind President de Valera; others are unidentified. St. Patrick's Hall, Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland.