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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-1961-05-03-A
AR07
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN16
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy presenting papers proclaiming Sir Winston Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States. The papers are accepted in behalf of Sir Winston by his son Randolph Churchill during a ceremony held in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Sir Winston and Lady Churchill watched the proceedings by Telstar.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-27.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN15
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy presenting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Distinguished Service Medal to Major L. Gordon Cooper after his historic space flight. NASA Administrator James E. Webb and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson make presentations to individuals who contributed to the space flight. Ceremonies were held in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-32.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Collection
PCP
Photographs, 1919-1963 (bulk 1937-1963). Photographs of John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends and colleagues, and his political activities. Contains photographs of Kennedy's early years, family homes, his naval service during World War II, and his political activities in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. The largest portions of this collection cover Kennedy's Senate Years (1953-1960), and the 1960 Presidential Campaign.
Collection
LMPC
Photographs, 1957-1963. 8” x 10” black-and-white prints. Images made by LOOK Magazine, Cowles Communications, Inc., featuring John F. Kennedy at various events during his tenure as Senator through his presidency. Members of the Kennedy family, Kennedy administration and foreign dignitaries also appear.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-10-A
AR37, ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-24-C
AR41, ST32
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-22-C
AR21, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-05-B
AR22, ST11, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-15-A
AR25, ST12, KN21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-ND-A
ST14
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-31-A
AR28
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-06-E
AR30, ST17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-03-A
AR18, KN14
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-009
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy upon receipt of the Cardinal Gibbons Award by the Catholic University of America at the Hotel Statler in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the achievements of Cardinal James Gibbons and the need for political compromise in the wake of the 1956 Presidential election.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s address at the Rockefeller Public Service Awards in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the importance of educated public servants, and a need for legislation to provide educational training for professionals.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C69-5-62
President John F. Kennedy sits at the head table with his mother, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, during the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation First International Awards Dinner for achievement in research, service, and leadership in the field of intellectual disability (then referred to as "mental retardation"). Statler Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C69-11-62
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation First International Awards Dinner for achievement in research, service, and leadership in the field of intellectual disability (then referred to as "mental retardation"). Left to right: United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) and Master of Ceremonies, Adlai Stevenson; President Kennedy; Mrs. Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Statler Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6626-A
Big Brothers of the National Capital Area dinner, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Journalist and President of the Big Brothers of the National Capital Area Drew Pearson, Chairman of the 1961 Inaugural Committee Edward H. Foley, President John F. Kennedy, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Mr. Pearson and Mr. Foley present a framed certificate proclaiming the President Big Brother of the Year.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6560-F
President John F. Kennedy addresses audience from lectern after receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, during the inauguration ceremony of President of the George Washington University, Dr. Thomas Henry Carroll. Those seated onstage behind President Kennedy include: President Carroll; Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara; Judge Walter Bastian; President of the University of California, Clark Kerr; Chairman Emeritus of the George Washington University Board of Trustees, Robert V. Fleming; George Washington University President Emeritus, Cloyd H. Marvin. George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6560-E
George Washington University Marshal and Dean, John F. Latimer, places the university hood on President John F. Kennedy’s shoulders. President of the George Washington University, Dr. Thomas Henry Carroll (at right), presented President Kennedy with the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, during Dr. Carroll’s inauguration ceremony as president of the university. George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6560-D
President John F. Kennedy addresses audience from lectern after receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, during the inauguration ceremony of President of the George Washington University, Dr. Thomas Henry Carroll. George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6560-C
President of the George Washington University, Dr. Thomas Henry Carroll (at right), speaks at lectern prior to presenting President John F. Kennedy with the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, during Dr. Carroll’s inauguration ceremony as president of the university. George Washington University Marshal and Dean, John F. Latimer stands behind. George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6560-B
President John F. Kennedy receives the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from President of the George Washington University, Dr. Thomas Henry Carroll, during Dr. Carroll’s inauguration ceremony as president of the university. George Washington University Marshal and Dean, John F. Latimer, stands in center. George Washington University, Washington, D.C.