Collection The Kennedy White House 1961-1963
At age 43, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the youngest person ever elected to the presidency. Before his vibrant presidency was cut...
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President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of their White House legacy. From 1961 to 1963, the White House became a focal point for the arts and cultural engagement. The Kennedys hosted numerous concerts and performances and infused the Executive Mansion and the country with the same vitality, youth, and idealism that followed them on their journey to the White House.
At age 43, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the youngest person ever elected to the presidency. Before his vibrant presidency was cut...
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
For two hundred years, Decatur House has stood as a near neighbor to the White House across Lafayette Square. Stewart...
The White House includes 18 acres of historic grounds and gardens that have been cultivated for more than two hundred years...
The burning of the White House by the British in 1814 during James Madison's presidency represented a low point in our...
Spring is a special time in our nation’s capital, when cherry blossoms bloom and the White House garden comes al...
The Bellangé furniture, originally purchased by James Monroe, has adorned the Blue Room in the White House for decades. Thanks t...
Throughout its history, the White House has hosted not only important ceremonies of state, but also more personal, family ceremonies,...
Military Social Aides perform a vital role for White House events, assisting the Social Secretary and representing the President and...
Portrait artists have captured the image and personality of our presidents throughout history, providing a record of their time in...
Americans are familiar with the ceremonies of Inauguration Day, when a new President takes the oath of office at the...