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When you imagine the Kennedy White House, you might picture state dinners and other social events where artists, poets, and musicians mingle with scientists, politicians, and diplomats. You might think of the dinners where poetry was read, scenes from Shakespeare acted out, or music played by some of the most acclaimed musicians in the world.
But, did you also know that it wasn’t only the famous - or even only adults - who got to enjoy poetry, theater, and other performing arts at the White House? President and Mrs. Kennedy also made sure the youth of the country could enjoy the arts at the White House.
Special thanks to this week's guests, Maria Quintero, Outreach Coordinator at the JFK Library, and Kitty Hendricks-Miller and Annawon Weeden from the Wampanoag Nation Dancers and Singers.
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