1960s Timeline

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May 8, 2023

May 8, 1963 - JFK Speaks to Foreign Students

May 8, 1963 - Here are some of President Kennedy’s remarks today at a reception for foreign students held on the South Lawn of the White...

Jan 16, 2023

Jan. 16, 1963 - JFK Welcoming Remarks to Prime Minister Fanfani of Italy

Jan. 16, 1963 - Here are President John F. Kennedy’s welcoming remarks to Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani of Italy upon arrival at the...

Oct 26, 2022

Oct. 26, 1962 - Phone Call: JFK and State Dept. Press Spokesman Lincoln White

Oct. 26, 1962 - On this secretly recorded phone call, an angry President Kennedy chastises State Dept. Press Spokesman Lincoln White....

Jul 2, 2022

July 2, 1962 - JFK Remarks on Restored Mantel in State Dining Room

July 2, 1962 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy’s remarks today at the dedication of the restored mantelpiece in the State Dining...

Jun 28, 2022

June 28, 1962 - JFK Presents White House Guide Book

June 28, 1962 - Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy joined the President for a ceremony marking publication of a guidebook that will enable White...

Feb 20, 2022

Grace Bumbry, Negro Mezzo-Soprano, Performs at White House

Feb. 20, 1962 — Grace Bumbry, mezzo-soprano, sang at the White House tonight after a state dinner at which she scarcely ate a bite. The...

Feb 15, 2022

First Lady's White House Tour Seen by 46,550,000

Feb. 15, 1962 - Mrs. Kennedy’s televised tour of the White House Wednesday night was watched by 46,550,000 persons, according to survey...

Dec 12, 2021

First Lady to Lead Televised White House Tour on CBS

Dec. 12, 1961 - Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy will appear early next year on a network television program originating from the White House. The...

Nov 2, 2021

President Kennedy Endorses Wagner for Mayor of NYC

Nov. 2, 1961 - President Kennedy strongly endorsed New York City Mayor Wagner (left) today for a third term. On his arrival at La Guardia...

Nov 2, 2021

The Truman Family Comes Back to the White House

Nov. 2, 1961 - The old Truman Administration took over the White House last night. Surrounded by old friends and aides, former President...

Nov 1, 2021

President Kennedy's Private Meeting Place

Nov. 1, 1961 - A White House room used by 19th-century Presidents for secret conferences is being refurbished as President Kennedy’s...

Aug 23, 2021

Millionth White House Visitor and Family Meet President Kennedy

Aug. 23, 1961 - A Georgia couple who had promised their three children a trip through the White House got more than they bargained for...