Close
Not finding the information you're looking for? Please contact the Archives research staff.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KMH-01
Halle discusses relationship with the Kennedy family and contact with JFK during his presidency, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-08-A
AR29, ST15, KN25
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-138-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning reports generated by the 1961 Inaugural Committee. Materials in this folder include correspondence, financial reports, the final report by Edward H. Foley, Chairman of the 1961 Inaugural Committee.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6300-A
Presentation of Inaugural Medal to President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) President Kennedy; co-chairman of the Inaugural Parade Committee Bruce Sundlun; and chairman of the Inaugural Committee Edward Foley.
Collection
USIC
Records 1960-1961. Record Group 274. Records of the General Chairman, Executive Director, and various subcommittees responsible for staging the events and public ceremonies associated with the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Consists chiefly of correspondence, memorandums, reports, lists, minutes, press releases, plans, photographs, and memorabilia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7578-B
President John F. Kennedy presents a check in the amount of $220,000 from the funds of the 1961 Inaugural Committee to representatives of the United Givers Fund of the National Capital Area (UGF). Left to right: General Counsel of the 1961 Inaugural Committee, Fred M. Vinson, Jr.; Chairman of the UGF, William Calomiris; President of the UGF, Mark Sullivan, Jr. (holding check); President Kennedy; Chairman of the 1961 Inaugural Committee, Edward H. Foley. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7578-C
President John F. Kennedy presents a check in the amount of $220,000 from the funds of the 1961 Inaugural Committee to representatives of the United Givers Fund of the National Capital Area (UGF). Left to right: General Counsel of the 1961 Inaugural Committee, Fred M. Vinson, Jr.; Chairman of the UGF, William Calomiris; President of the UGF, Mark Sullivan, Jr. (holding check); President Kennedy; Chairman of the 1961 Inaugural Committee, Edward H. Foley. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7578-A
President John F. Kennedy presents a check in the amount of $220,000 from the funds of the 1961 Inaugural Committee to representatives of the United Givers Fund of the National Capital Area (UGF). Left to right: General Counsel of the 1961 Inaugural Committee, Fred M. Vinson, Jr.; Chairman of the UGF, William Calomiris; President of the UGF, Mark Sullivan, Jr. (holding check); President Kennedy; Chairman of the 1961 Inaugural Committee, Edward H. Foley. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.