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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
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-22-B
AR10, ST03, KN07
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-1963-06-03-E
AR37, ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-22-F
AR21, ST10, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-06-B
AR25, KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-18-A
AR23, ST11, KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-12-C
AR22, ST11, KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-09-A
KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-05-C
AR22, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-23-B
AR24, KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-25-A
AR23, KN18
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-1963-04-22-C
AR35, ST22, KN33
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-03-12-C
KN31
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-07-E
AR32, ST20, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-19-E
AR29, KN25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-11-B
ST17, KN27
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-16-A
AR19, ST09, KN15