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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-156-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the National Gallery of Art upon the opening of the Mona Lisa exhibition. In his speech the President thanks France for loaning the painting, discusses the historical bonds that link the two countries, and describes André Malraux, the French Minister of Culture, as an example of the interconnectedness of art and politics.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF035-025
This file contains a letter, note, and photographic prints of paintings loaned to the White House by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) and the National Gallery of Art (U.S.).
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-11
Motion picture of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy viewing the United Arab Republic (U.A.R.) Tutankhamun Treasure Exhibit and speaking briefly with Dr. and Mrs. Okasha at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The footage is silent. Also included is an interview of Dr. Okasha by a Mr. Towell. The interview is conducted in Arabic and the footage includes sound.USIA 7-17.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-01-08-C
AR31, ST19, KN28
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-L
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends the opening of the Mona Lisa exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Left to right: French Ambassador to the United States, Hervé Alphand; pianist Madeleine Malraux (mostly hidden), wife of Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux; Mrs. Kennedy; Nicole Alphand, wife of the French Ambassador.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-E
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy visits with Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux, at the opening of the Mona Lisa Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-D
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks from the lectern at the opening of the Mona Lisa Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-042-017
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a ceremony in honor of the Mona Lisa at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President thanks France for loaning the painting, discusses the historical bonds that link the two countries, and describes Andre Malraux, the French Minister of Culture, as an example of the interconnectedness of art and politics. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, press, and reading copy of the speech, in addition to French and English copies of an address delivered by Malraux. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-140-027
This folder is part of an addition to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Papers, and consists of items that were recovered by the National Archives and Records Administration on behalf of the Kennedy Presidential Library from the estate of Robert L. White. The folder contains letters from John Walker, Director of the National Gallery of Art, alerting the President that the Mona Lisa was returned to the Gallery safely.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF10-010
This folder contains printed material pertaining to the Smithsonian Institution. It includes admission cards and a program for the dedication of the Smithsonian Institution Museum of History and Technology (now known as the National Museum of American History) on 22 January 1964. There is also an invitation to an exhibit opening for the collection of the Honorable and Mrs. W. Averell Harriman at the National Gallery of Art on 15 April 1961.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF09-026
This folder contains printed items pertaining to the exhibition of the Mona Lisa painting at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., beginning on January 8, 1963. Items include a speech by M. Andre Malraux, French Minister of Cultural Affairs, and an exhibit booklet.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25937
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the opening of the Mona Lisa exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Left to right: pianist Madeleine Malraux (wife of Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux); First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Minister Malraux; Secretary of State Dean Rusk; President Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25935
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend the opening of the Mona Lisa exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Left to right: Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux; Mrs. Kennedy; President Kennedy; pianist Madeleine Malraux, wife of Minister Malraux. [Spots on image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25927
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand before the Mona Lisa at the opening of a temporary exhibition of the painting at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. (L-R) President Kennedy; pianist Madeleine Malraux (wife of Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux); Minister Malraux; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon Johnson.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A11-1A-63
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux, stand before the Mona Lisa at the opening of a temporary exhibition of the painting at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6877-F
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy visits with Egyptian archaeologist, Dr. Ahmed Fakhry, at the Tutankhamun Exhibit in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6877-E
Egyptian archaeologist, Dr. Ahmed Fakhry, visits with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in front of a statuette from the Tutankhamun Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Egyptian Minister of Culture, Dr. Sarwat Okasha (right of the First Lady), and his wife (behind the First Lady) look on.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6877-D
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views a statuette from the Tutankhamun Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., with Egyptian archaeologist, Dr. Ahmed Fakhry (left).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6877-C
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy looks at a statuette from the Tutankhamun Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Egyptian archaeologist, Dr. Ahmed Fakhry; the First Lady; and Mrs. Okasha, wife of Egyptian Minister of Culture, Dr. Sarwat Okasha.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6877-B
Egyptian archaeologist, Dr. Ahmed Fakhry, speaks with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in front of a statuette from the Tutankhamun Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Egyptian Minister of Culture, Dr. Sarwat Okasha (behind Dr. Fakhry), looks on.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6877-A
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrives at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., for the opening of the Tutankhamun Exhibit. Letitia Baldrige, Social Secretary to the First Lady, exits the automobile.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-18013
Oil on canvas painting of President Abraham Lincoln by Douglas Volk, in the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House, Washington, D.C. The painting was on extended loan from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., for use by the White House from approximately 1952-1966.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-K
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the opening of the Mona Lisa Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-J
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the opening of the Mona Lisa Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Left to right: pianist Madeleine Malraux (wife of Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France, André Malraux); First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Minister Malraux; President Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7650-H
Visitors gather in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., to attend the opening of the Mona Lisa Exhibit.