The Oval Office has become associated in Americans' minds with the presidency itself through memorable images, such as a young John F. Kennedy, Jr. peering through the front panel of …

Finally, on June 11, 1963, Kennedy committed the full powers of his office to the cause of equal rights. He gave an audio televised address from the oval office on the problem of racial …

Jan 9, 2018 · While a few objects, such as the model boats, were chosen by John F. Kennedy the overall interior design of the Oval Office displayed First Lady Jackie Kennedy’s, one of the …

Learn about the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy by exploring interactive objects on the president's desk in the oval office.

Aug 2, 2017 · Why JFK Kept a Coconut Shell in the Oval Office. During this week in 1943, a 26-year-old Kennedy and his crew were marooned on a deserted island and then rescued thanks …

This photograph of the Oval Office after it was redecorated by interior decorator and socialite Sister Parish was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on August 14, 1961, during the John F. …

Apr 3, 2021 · Jacqueline Kennedy suggested the Resolute Desk to her husband, noting its intricate and attractive design as well as its compatibility with John F. Kennedy’s interest in …

May 5, 2021 · John F. Kennedy kept a coconut shell on his desk as a paperweight to remind him of the time he was stranded at sea during World War II.

Oct 31, 2019 · After President Kennedy's assassination the Resolute Desk was removed from the Oval Office, as President Johnson preferred a simpler and more modern desk. The Resolute …

Jan 20, 2021 · A grand total of eight presidents have used the Resolute desk in the Oval Office: John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack …