White House Dinner in Honor of Andre Malraux

In this color photograph, President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy along with the guest of honor André Malraux, Minister of State for Cultural Affairs of France and his wife, Madeleine Malraux pose for a picture at the foot of the Grand Staircase in the White House Entrance Hall prior to a White House dinner on May 11, 1962. This photograph is credited to White House photographer, Robert Knudsen.

Photographer: Robert Knudsen
Date of Work: May 11, 1962
Credit: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum/NARA

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