A Candid Photo of JFK and His Family at Camp David in 1963
A candid photo from March 31st, 1963 shows the Kennedy family happily spending time together at Camp David, with Caroline atop a horse and John holding his mother’s hand
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A Fascinating Look Back at the Construction of JFK’s Eternal Flame Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery
Take a look back at the construction of JFK’s Eternal Flame Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in 1965. This fascinating old photo shows the site before the iconic memorial was completed.
JFK’s Opposition to Widening Chain Bridge Road in McLean, VA
Learn about JFK’s opposition to widening Chain Bridge Road from McLean into the District. We also uncovered some interesting facts about the history of McLean, VA. Read more about this story here!
The Best Commencement Speeches Given in Washington, DC
Check out the best commencement speeches ever given in Washington, DC from President John F. Kennedy to Ken Burns, Tony Snow and others. See the full lists from NPR and Vox.com.
Kennedy’s Lost 1964 Plan to Remake Pennsylvania Avenue
In 1964, Nathaniel Owings and a council appointed by JFK unveiled a radical plan to tunnel E Street, brick Pennsylvania Avenue, and build a National Square.
Young Kennedy and Nixon: House Colleagues in 1947
A 1947 photograph captures Kennedy and Nixon as young House colleagues, fourteen years before they faced each other in the presidential race.
JFK and the 1962 All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium
President Kennedy threw the first pitch at the 1962 MLB All-Star Game at D.C. Stadium, before 45,480 fans. Here’s the story of baseball’s biggest day in DC.
Remembering President Kennedy and the National Symphony Orchestra Before the Kennedy Center Opening
The National Symphony Orchestra performed at D.A.R. Constitution Hall prior to the opening of the Kennedy Center. Read about President Kennedy’s connection to the Orchestra and see an advertisement from The Washington Post, printed on November 22nd, 1963.
50 Years Ago Today: The Washington Post Printed an Article on the Upcoming State Visit of West Germany’s Chancellor
50 years ago today, The Washington Post printed an article on the upcoming state visit of West Germany’s Chancellor, Ludwig Erhard. Kennedy was in Dallas that day and the visit never happened. Read the full story here.