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An audience assembled under a large tent watches President John F. Kennedy and Dr. James Christian Pfohl greet each other during a performance of the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Among those standing next to the stage are Air Force Aide to the President Godfrey McHugh and Secret Service agent Gerald “Jerry” Behn; reporters and photographers look on. The performance for an audience of handicapped children is first in a series of “Musical Programs for Youth by Youth,” organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Before a performance of the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina, President John F. Kennedy walks with an unidentified military official and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's Social Secretary Letitia Baldrige from the South Portico to the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Among those following are Air Force Aide to the President Godfrey T. McHugh and Secret Service agent Gerald “Jerry” Behn; White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger is at far left. The performance for an audience of handicapped children is first in a series of “Musical Programs for Youth by Youth,” organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Three unidentified aides inflate balloons in the Housekeeper’s Office, White House, Washington, D.C. The balloons are decorations for a performance of the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina - first in a series of “Musical Programs for Youth by Youth,” organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Three unidentified aides inflate balloons in the Housekeeper’s Office, White House, Washington, D.C. The balloons are decorations for a performance of the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina - first in a series of “Musical Programs for Youth by Youth,” organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Three unidentified aides inflate balloons in the Housekeeper’s Office, White House, Washington, D.C. The balloons are decorations for a performance of the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina - first in a series of “Musical Programs for Youth by Youth,” organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Three unidentified aides inflate balloons in the Housekeeper’s Office, White House, Washington, D.C. The balloons are decorations for a performance of the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina - first in a series of “Musical Programs for Youth by Youth,” organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Luncheon in honor of President of the Republic of the Congo Fulbert Youlou (Brazzaville). (L-R) President Youlou, unidentified man, President John F. Kennedy. The painting over the fireplace is an 1869 portrait of Abraham Lincoln by George P.A. Healy and was donated to the White House in 1939. The inscription in the green marble fireplace was commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and taken from a letter written by John Adams to his wife, Abigail, and reads, “I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof.” State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Luncheon in honor of President of the Republic of the Congo Fulbert Youlou (Brazzaville). (L-R) President Youlou, unidentified man, President John F. Kennedy. The painting over the fireplace is an 1869 portrait of Abraham Lincoln by George P.A. Healy and was donated to the White House in 1939. The inscription in the green marble fireplace was commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and taken from a letter written by John Adams to his wife, Abigail, and reads, “I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof.” State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Luncheon in honor of President of the Republic of the Congo Fulbert Youlou (Brazzaville). President Youlou and President John F. Kennedy are seated in the middle of the table (with an unidentified man crouching between them), and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson is seated at the table third from the right with his back to the camera. The painting over the fireplace is an 1869 portrait of Abraham Lincoln by George P. A. Healy and was donated to the White House in 1939. The inscription in the green marble fireplace was commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and taken from a letter written by John Adams to his wife, Abigail, and reads, “I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof.” State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets actors Dorothy Coulter (back to camera) and Helen Vanni (right), both of the Metropolitan Opera Studio, following their 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. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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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.
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American Shakespeare Festival Theatre of Stratford, Connecticut performs at state dinner in honor of El Ferik Ibrahim Abboud, President of Sudan. Actors Franklin Cover and Margaret Phillips rehearse a scene from Macbeth. Reporters and photographers. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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American Shakespeare Festival Theatre of Stratford, Connecticut performs at state dinner in honor of El Ferik Ibrahim Abboud, President of Sudan. (L – R): Julian Miller; Hiram Sherman; Ted van Griethuysen; Carrie Nye; Margaret Phillips; Franklin Cover; Donald Davis. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy congratulate mezzo-soprano opera singer Grace Bumbry (on stage) following Ms. Bumbry's performance at a dinner in honor of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives John W. McCormack, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. Those looking on include: Nina Warren, wife of Chief Justice Warren; Speaker McCormack; Lady Bird Johnson; and Vice President Johnson. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (left) greets members of the American National Theater and Academy (ANTA) before a reception in their honor. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.