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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-1963-11-21-G
ST34
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-19-D
AR11, ST04, KN08
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-19-C
AR07
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-07-18-C
AR09
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-31-C
KN07
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-10-04-F
AR11, KN08
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KLB-06
In this interview, Billings discusses John F. Kennedy’s health, interest in entertainment, and interest in sports, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PL-01
This interview focuses on personal anecdotes about Lawford’s relationships with JFK and the 1960 presidential campaign, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-003-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a provision in immigration law restricting temporary work visas for foreign performers, athletes, and entertainers. The episode aired on Friday, September 6, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Pierre Salinger
JFKWHSFPS-009-022
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-20-A
AR38, ST26, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-07-D
ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-03-E
AR37, ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-20-E
AR41, ST33
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-11-E
ST29
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-11-D
AR40, ST29, KN39
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-10-E
KN39
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-08-22-B
AR39, KN39
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-05-03-A
ST23, KN34
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-05-02-H
ST23
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-22-F
AR21, ST10, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-06-B
AR25, KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-24-A
AR24, KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-29-G
ST13