Collection The Hospitality of Diplomacy
The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the President and First Lady join...
President John F. Kennedy, Caroline, John Jr. and Macaroni
- Date of Work
- June 22, 1962
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- John F. Kennedy Library
President John F. Kennedy, Caroline, John Jr. and Macaroni
President John F. Kennedy greets Caroline, John Jr. and Macaroni outside the Oval Office on June 22, 1962.
Kennedy suffered a severe back injury during World War II that prevented him from riding.
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