As First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy invited artists, writers, scientists, poets, and musicians to ming
As First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy invited artists, writers, scientists, poets, and musicians to mingle with politicians, diplomats, and statesmen at the White House. On January 18, 1962, JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy hosted a dinner in honor of composer Igor Stravinsky. The Russian-born composer was in Washington, DC to conduct the performances of his “Oedipus Rex” by the Washington Opera Society. A White House Memo for JFK noted that although FDR had invited the composer in the 1940s, it was the first time Stravinsky would visit the White House. More- Arts and Culture in the Kennedy White House from the JFK LibraryImages:JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy greeting composer Stravinksy and his wife Vera de Bosset Stravinsky as they arrive at the WhiteHouse. 1/18/62 Composer Igor Stravinksy and his wife Vera de Bosset Stravinsky arriving for a dinner party in their honor at the White House. 1/18/62. Our #JFK100 theme this month is Arts, Culture, and Jacqueline Kennedy. Join us for more about Jackie all month! -- source link
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