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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-1963-11-25-C
ST34, KN40
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LB-01
Bernstein discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) inauguration, public and private dinners he attended at the White House, and humorous anecdotes about his interactions with JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, among other issues.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHS29
Silent motion picture of a jazz concert performed in the White House, Washington, D.C., and a luncheon that follows. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Luci Baines Johnson attend. Photographed by: Cecil W. Stoughton.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-047-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a concert for handicapped children performed by the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra on the White House lawn. This performance was the first of a series of concerts of children performing music for other children organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-22-F
AR21, ST10, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-22-D
AR23, KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-29-B
AR19, ST09, KN15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-15-F
AR21, ST10, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-11-F
AR20, ST10, KN16
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-03-12-C
KN31
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-19-E
AR29, KN25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-16-A
AR19, ST09, KN15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-11-F
AR19, KN15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-10-C
AR19, KN14
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19893
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greet composer Igor Stravinsky (back to camera) and his wife Vera de Bosset Stravinsky as they arrive for a dinner party. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19892
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greet composer Igor Stravinsky (far right) and his wife Vera de Bosset Stravinsky as they arrive for a dinner party. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20033
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lucy Baines Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson stand at left; guests are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20032
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (center, partially hidden) speaks with Lucy Baines Johnson (wearing yellow dress, back to camera) following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Master of Ceremonies and General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company, Rudolf Bing, stands at right; all other guests are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20031
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stands with actors and guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Standing to the right of the First Lady (L-R): unidentified; actor Gimi Beni; Lynda Bird Johnson; Lucy Baines Johnson; Master of Ceremonies and General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company, Rudolf Bing (in back). All others are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20030
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stands with actors and guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Standing to the right of the First Lady (L-R): actor Gimi Beni (facing away); Lynda Bird Johnson; Lucy Baines Johnson; Master of Ceremonies and General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company, Rudolf Bing (in back, partially hidden). All others are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20028
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Lynda Bird Johnson (left) greet guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20027
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (center, partially hidden) greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lucy Baines Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson stand at left; guests are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20026
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lynda Bird Johnson stands at left. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20025
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lynda Bird Johnson stands at left (partially hidden). State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.