1960s Timeline

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Dec 20, 2023

Attorney General Gives Christmas Party at Justice Department

Dec. 20, 1963 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy gave a Christmas party today, a party that was planned long before an assassin’s...

Dec 17, 2022

Dec. 17, 1962 - JFK Lights National Christmas Tree

Dec. 17, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks this evening at the lighting of the national Christmas Tree at the White House....

Dec 12, 2022

President and First Lady Hold Christmas Party for Staff

Dec. 12, 1962 - President and Mrs. Kennedy started the Christmas season today with a party for about 1,200 White House and executive...

Nov 20, 2022

Nov. 20, 1962 - JFK Remarks on Khrushchev and Christmas Plans

Nov. 20, 1962 - President Kennedy comments on capitalism vs. communism and his plans for the Christmas holiday. #JFK #christmas

Jun 18, 2022

With Temperature in 90s, Perry Como Records Christmas Songs

June 18, 1962 - With the temperature in the nineties today, Perry Como (pictured with Dorothy Collins) celebrated Christmas. The...

Dec 24, 2021

Robert F. Kennedy Plays Santa in Negro Ward of St. Mary's Hospital

Dec. 24, 1961 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy played Santa Claus today for children in the Negro ward at St. Mary’s Hospital, where...

Dec 13, 2021

TV: President Kennedy to Deliver Christmas Message Wednesday

Dec. 13, 1961 - President Kennedy will deliver a traditional Christmas message to the nation from Washington next Wednesday, the White...

Dec 12, 2021

Mrs. Kennedy Visits DC Children's Hospital

Dec. 12, 1961 - Mrs. Kennedy visited the District of Columbia Children’s Hospital with two baskets full of gifts today. The First Lady...

Dec 11, 2021

Video: President Kennedy's Christmas Message to Berlin

Dec. 11, 1961 - Here is video of President Kennedy’s Christmas message to Berlin. #JFK #jfkfiles #jfkassassination #jfkjr #jfkennedy...

Nov 27, 2021

Radio: "Christmas Sing with Bing" on CBS Radio Dec. 24

Nov. 27, 1961 - For the seventh year, Bing Crosby and other stars will present carols over the CBS radio network on Sunday, Dec. 24, from...