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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-03-15-A
AR33, ST21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-17-A
AR17, KN13
Textual folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-064-001
This scrapbook, compiled by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, contains newspaper and magazine clippings from 1938 and 1939 that document a wide range of activities of the Kennedy family during Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.’s tenure as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Of note are clippings related to the family’s trans-Atlantic voyage aboard the S.S. Washington and arrival in London, England; their residence at 14 Prince’s Gate in London; Kathleen Kennedy's purported relationship with J. Peter Grace, son of W.R. Grace and Company president, Joseph Peter Grace, Sr.; Ambassador Kennedy’s first speech in his diplomatic role; Rose and Viscountess Nancy Astor’s attendance at a luncheon at the American Women's Club; Joseph P. "Joe" Kennedy, Jr.’s participation on the Harvard University rugby team; Kathleen and Rosemary Kennedy’s presentation at the Court of St. James’s; dances and parties attended and hosted by Ambassador Kennedy and Rose, including one attended by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth; Edward M. “Teddy” Kennedy’s assistance at the ribbon cutting of London’s Children’s Zoo; Ambassador Kennedy’s arrival in London with Joe, Jr., and John F. “Jack” Kennedy, following a trip back to the United States; Ambassador Kennedy’s receipt of an honorary degree from the National University of Ireland; the family’s vacations in France and Ireland; winter activities including skating and skiing in St. Moritz, Switzerland; Jack's impressions of Europe after a month abroad in England, Germany, and France; Kathleen's relationship with William “Billy” Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington; the family’s audience with Pope Pius XII at his coronation in Vatican City; Kathleen and Joe, Jr.’s visit to Madrid, Spain; Eunice Kennedy’s presentation at the Court of St. James’s; and Billy Hartington’s coming of age party. This scrapbook contains 417 newspaper and magazine clippings.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7771-C
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) meets with Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan; Ambassador Kiernan presented a gift of shamrocks in a crystal vase to President Kennedy for St. Patrick’s Day. Standing in background are Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (partially hidden), and two unidentified photographers. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C53-2-63
Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan (right), presents a gift of shamrocks in a crystal vase to President John F. Kennedy for St. Patrick’s Day. West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C53-1-63
Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan (right), presents a gift of shamrocks in a crystal vase to President John F. Kennedy for St. Patrick’s Day. West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7102-B
Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan, presents President John F. Kennedy with two arrangements of shamrocks in porcelain dishes for St. Patrick’s Day. L-R: Congressman Michael J. Kirwan (Ohio); President Kennedy; Ambassador Kiernan; Congressman John E. Fogarty (Rhode Island). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7102-A
Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan (right), presents President John F. Kennedy with two arrangements of shamrocks in porcelain dishes for St. Patrick’s Day. Congressman Michael J. Kirwan (Ohio) stands at left. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7771-B
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair) laughs during a meeting with Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan; Ambassador Kiernan presented a gift of shamrocks in a crystal vase to President Kennedy for St. Patrick’s Day. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7771-A
President John F. Kennedy laughs during a meeting with Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan; Ambassador Kiernan presented a gift of shamrocks in a crystal vase to President Kennedy for St. Patrick’s Day. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20514
President John F. Kennedy meets with Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan, in the Oval Office. L-R: Congressman Michael J. Kirwan (Ohio); President Kennedy; Ambassador Kiernan; Congressman John E. Fogarty (Rhode Island). White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20513
Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan, presents President John F. Kennedy with two arrangements of shamrocks in porcelain dishes for St. Patrick’s Day. L-R: Congressman Michael J. Kirwan (Ohio); President Kennedy; Ambassador Kiernan; Congressman John E. Fogarty (Rhode Island). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20512
Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan, presents President John F. Kennedy with two arrangements of shamrocks in porcelain dishes for St. Patrick’s Day. L-R: Congressman Michael J. Kirwan (Ohio); President Kennedy; Ambassador Kiernan; Congressman John E. Fogarty (Rhode Island). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20511
Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan, presents President John F. Kennedy with two arrangements of shamrocks in porcelain dishes for St. Patrick’s Day. L-R: Congressman Michael J. Kirwan (Ohio); President Kennedy; Ambassador Kiernan; Congressman John E. Fogarty (Rhode Island). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20510
President John F. Kennedy meets with Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan, in the Oval Office. L-R: Congressman Michael J. Kirwan (Ohio); President Kennedy; Ambassador Kiernan; Congressman John E. Fogarty (Rhode Island). White House, Washington, D.C.