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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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BJC-02
In this interview she discusses the White House photographers, Pierre Salinger’s policies, White House pressoperations, and the Kennedy family’s reaction to press coverage, among other issues.
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-067-009
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Pamela Turnure, Press Secretary to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Topics include a television show by NBC titled "The World of Jacqueline Kennedy," a dinner for Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, general reminders for the President, and an article about the White House restoration by Newsweek.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6607-C
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy bid farewell to Prince Ranier III and Princess Grace of Monaco (actress Grace Kelly) following a luncheon in their honor. Also pictured: White House correspondent for The Washington Star, Garnett D. Horner (standing at left along wall); dean of the White House press corps and United Press International (UPI) reporter, Merriman "Smitty" Smith (behind and left of Mrs. Kennedy); UPI photographer, James K. W. Atherton (on far right edge of image). All others are unidentified. West Wing Entrance, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17513
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (seated at right) hosts a luncheon for newswomen in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17507
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (seated in center) hosts a luncheon for newswomen in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17506
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (seated at center right) hosts a luncheon for newswomen in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C17505
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (seated at right) hosts a luncheon for newswomen in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C. Also pictured: White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI), Helen Thomas; First Lady's Social Secretary, Letitia Baldrige; First Lady's Press Secretary, Pamela Turnure.