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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-1962-09-25-J
KN23
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-17-D
AR28, KN24
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24591
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Kennedy (left) and architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke, view a scale model of Lafayette Square. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24282
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views a scale model of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (center right), points to an area of the model; Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Bernard L. Boutin, observes from right. GSA Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24281
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views plans for the historic preservation and redevelopment of Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (left), points to an area of the model; Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Bernard L. Boutin, observes from right. GSA Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24280
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views a scale model of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Bernard L. Boutin, points to an area of the model; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (center), observes. GSA Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24279
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views a scale model of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke, points to an area of the model. General Services Administration Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24278
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views plans for the historic preservation and redevelopment of Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C., with architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke. An unidentified man stands in the background. General Services Administration Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24277
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views a scale model of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke, gestures to an area of the model. General Services Administration Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24276
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views a scale model of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke, points to an area of the model; Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Bernard L. Boutin (mostly obscured), stands at center left. Others unidentified. GSA Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24275
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views a scale model of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C., with architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke. General Services Administration Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C24274
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy views plans for the historic preservation and redevelopment of Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke, gestures to an area of the plan; Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Bernard L. Boutin, observes from left. GSA Building, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24616
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (center right, facing away), delivers remarks. Mrs. Kennedy (left, back to camera) sits in front row of audience. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24615
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (left) attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke, stands right of Mrs. Kennedy; a scale model of Lafayette Square sits on table in center. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24614
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (left) attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke, stands right of Mrs. Kennedy; a scale model of Lafayette Square sits on table in center. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24613
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Kennedy, Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Bernard L. Boutin (left), and architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (center left), view a scale model of Lafayette Square. GSA Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24612
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (right, in background), delivers remarks. Mrs. Kennedy (left) sits in front row of audience with Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Bernard L. Boutin, and Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission, Elizabeth Rowe. GSA Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24611
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Kennedy (in background) visits with architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (center, back to camera), and Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Bernard L. Boutin. GSA Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24610
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (right, at lectern), delivers remarks. Mrs. Kennedy (left, back to camera) sits in front row of audience. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24608
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (right, at lectern), delivers remarks. Mrs. Kennedy (left, back to camera) sits in front row of audience. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24609
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (right, at lectern), delivers remarks. Mrs. Kennedy (left, back to camera) sits in front row of audience. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24607
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (center right, facing away), delivers remarks. Mrs. Kennedy (left, back to camera) sits in front row of audience. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24606
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (center right, facing away), delivers remarks. Mrs. Kennedy (left, back to camera) sits in front row of audience. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-24605
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attends a press preview of the historic preservation and redevelopment plans for Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.; architect of the Lafayette Square redevelopment, John Carl Warnecke (center right, facing away), delivers remarks. Mrs. Kennedy (left, back to camera) sits in front row of audience. General Services Administration Building Auditorium, Washington, D.C.