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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-1963-11-25-A
AR41, ST34, KN40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-21-G
ST34
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-03-27-B
KN01
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-15-A
KN03
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-WHN11
Motion picture of a special performance by members of the Black Watch Band, a Scottish regiment on tour in the United States. President John F. Kennedy and Major Wingate Gray, leader of the Black Watch, make remarks. A number of area school children were invited to the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., to witness the performance. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., Joan Kennedy, and Patricia Kennedy Lawford also attend. Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-64.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
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-088-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address on the South Lawn of the White House to a youth orchestra from greater Boston and the Breckinridge Choir from Texas at the third in a series of musical programs for children organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the important role of arts in children’s lives, and describes the display of musical talent as a source of national pride.
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-1962-05-22-F
AR21, ST10, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-02-A
AR23, ST12, KN19
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-29-H
ST11
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-1962-05-09-C
AR20, KN16
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.
Moving image
President's Personal Pictures
JFKPPP-45
Silent motion picture footage taken after the formal dinner given in honor of King Hassan II of Morocco. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the King, and the King's sister go to see a performance of the musical "Brigadoon" in the East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.Photographed by: Cecil W. Stoughton.
Source: Paul Fisher, White House, Box 17, Item 28.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-25-L
AR27, KN23
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-11-D
AR28, KN24
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-11-A
ST13
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-03-12-C
KN31