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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EWH-01
In this interview Henry discusses working on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign as part of the Nationalities Division of the Democratic National Committee; getting the vote of different ethnic groups in the 1960 presidential election; impressions of JFK; joining the Kennedy Administration and the Federal Communications Commission [FCC]; Newton Minow as Chairman of the FCC and his successes; the relationship between the FCC and Congress and between the FCC and the broadcasting industry; keeping the broadcasting industry fair; White House involvement in FCC conflicts with the broadcasting industry; and meeting with JFK on November 20, 1963, among other issues.
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-WLH-01
In this interview Hart discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign in West Virginia [WV]; the fight for the WV Democratic primary between JFK and Hubert H. Humphrey; disappointments in WV with JFK’s Administration once he is elected President and resentment of White House staff members; various aspects of WV’s political background and makeup, including civil rights programs, religious issues, and local industries; and JFK’s campaign in the WV university community, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCPW-01
In this interview they discuss their article in Look magazine; personal recollections of President John F. Kennedy's [JFK] assassination; working on JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK’s campaigning style; JFK’s relationship with the press, White House staff, and his family; and JFK’s trips to Nassau, Europe, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CC-03
Camp discusses the staff and operations of the Office of the White House Press Secretary, daily White House press briefings, press coverage of the Kennedy family, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WVE-01
Elder discusses the White House renovation project, the media attention, and the roles of JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-02
In this interview Wicker discusses John F. Kennedy's [JFK] unique way of giving speeches; Lyndon B. Johnson’s unhappiness with his position as Vice President; Anthony J. Celebrezze’s appointment to the Cabinet, 1962; Wicker’s sources for Kennedy Without Tears; traveling with JFK to Texas in November, 1963; the motorcade through Dallas on November 22, 1963; the confusion after the shooting and learning what happened; gathering information from witnesses and hospital staff at Parkland Hospital; the announcement of JFK’s death and the general atmosphere after; Johnson’s swearing in as President; reporting on the day’s events from the airport; and the rapid transition to the Johnson White House, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF017-005
This file contains press releases regarding the White House restoration including the appointment of members to the Fine Arts Committee for the White House, gifts of furniture and artworks received, and the details of completed rooms.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF002-006
This file contains newspaper clippings and telegrams from various individuals regarding First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s tour of the White House, broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF002-004
This file contains handwritten notes by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on various rooms in the White House in preparation for her tour of the White House program, broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF035-004
This file contains memoranda and letters regarding the White House Historical Association including potential features by Parade and Family Circle magazines, a statement of policies, an agreement to loan transparencies to the United States Information Agency (USIA), and the publication and sales of the White House Guide Book.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF033-014
This folder contains materials regarding the renovation of the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House, furnished with donations by the National Society of Interior Designers (NSID). Also included in this folder are newspaper articles and correspondence regarding the wallpaper in the Diplomatic Reception Room, “Views of North America,” produced by French manufacturer Zuber & Company.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-03-B
KN20
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-22-B
AR23, KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-03-14-A
AR33, KN31
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-14-B
AR32, KN30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-02-07-E
AR32, ST20, KN30
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-063a-011
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Frederick L. Holborn, Special Assistant in the White House office. Topics include a meeting with contributors to the Radio Free Europe Fund, Adlai Stevenson receiving the Father of the Year award, an article about the President in the magazine Maclean's, and a request by American Historical Review for the President to review The Adams Papers.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18656
The one millionth visitor to the White House in 1961 and her family talk to reporters and photographers in the Conference Room (Fish Room), White House, Washington, D.C. Edythe Sprayberry (the one millionth visitor); her husband, Jack Sprayberry; and their children Alice Sprayberry, Susan Sprayberry, and Tom Sprayberry stand next to White House Staff Assistant John J. "Jack" McNally. Those looking on include National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18655
The one millionth visitor to the White House in 1961 and her family talk to reporters outside the West entrance to the White House, Washington, D.C. Group includes: Edythe Sprayberry (the one millionth visitor); her husband, Jack Sprayberry; and their children Alice Sprayberry, Susan Sprayberry, and Tom Sprayberry; reporters; photographers. Standing at right near entrance are White House Police officer Kenneth M. Burke and Presidential Assistant John J. McNally.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18651
The one millionth visitor to the White House in 1961 and her family talk to reporters outside the West entrance to the White House, Washington, D.C. Group includes: Edythe Sprayberry (the one millionth visitor), her husband Jack Sprayberry, and their children Alice Sprayberry, Susan Sprayberry, and Tom Sprayberry; reporters; photographers. Standing at right near entrance are White House Police officer Kenneth M. Burke and Presidential Assistant John J. McNally.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18649
The one millionth visitor to the White House in 1961 and her family talk to reporters and photographers in the Conference Room (Fish Room), White House, Washington, D.C. Edythe Sprayberry (the one millionth visitor); her husband, Jack Sprayberry; and their children Alice Sprayberry, Susan Sprayberry, and Tom Sprayberry, stand next to White House Staff Assistant John J. "Jack" McNally. Those looking on include Chief of White House Police Major Ralph C. "Smokey" Stover and National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18648
The one millionth visitor to the White House in 1961 and her family talk to reporters outside the West entrance to the White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Two unidentified reporters; Jack Sprayberry; Alice Sprayberry (in front of Mr. Sprayberry); Edythe Sprayberry (the one millionth visitor); Susan Sprayberry; Tom Sprayberry; and an unidentified reporter. White House Staff Assistant John J. "Jack" McNally looks on from the doorway behind reporters.