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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CHAH-02
In this interview Horsky discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the aesthetic development of the National Capital Area; JFK’s reaction to the January 1963 issue of the Architectural Forum magazine; new appointments to the Commission on Fine Arts; the development along the shores of the Potomac River; the problem of mass transportation within the District of Columbia; the National Capital Transportation Agency; the development of highways within the District; civil rights marches in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 1963; the attempt to better public higher education in the District; and D.C.’s high crime rates, among other issues.
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.
Textual folder
William Walton Personal Papers
WWPP-001-007
Textual folder
William Walton Personal Papers
WWPP-001-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-093-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Commission of Fine Arts. Materials pertain to exterior illumination for the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and a recommendation for the seventh member of the Commission of Fine Arts.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Dorothy H. Davies
JFKWHSFDHD-424-009
Collection
USCFA
Records 1961-1963. Microfilm copies of records concerning historic preservation and development projects in the District of Columbia, including information on the President's Council on Pennsylvania Avenue and the National Capital Planning Commission. RG66.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-063-007
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Dan H. Fenn, Jr., Staff Assistant to the President, concerning appointments to the Fine Arts Commission.