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Jacqueline Kennedy group of five original 7 x 9” black-and-white press photographs documenting the filming of the landmark CBS television special “A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy.” The photographs capture Mrs. Kennedy during production meetings and filming sessions within the White House, accompanied by broadcaster Charles Collingwood and members of the production team. Several images show Kennedy reviewing notes and discussing the historic rooms and furnishings that would be featured in the broadcast, while others depict behind-the-scenes moments from the groundbreaking television event.

Good condition with slight age wear and handling marks on some images.

“A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy” aired on February 14, 1962, and provided millions of viewers with an unprecedented look inside the Executive Mansion. The program highlighted the First Lady’s extensive restoration project, which sought to preserve and showcase the White House’s historical and cultural significance. Viewed by an estimated 80 million Americans, the broadcast became a cultural phenomenon and earned an Emmy Award for its contribution to public understanding of the nation’s most famous residence.

Jacqueline Kennedy (1929–1994) served as First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963. Through her dedication to historic preservation, fine arts, and American cultural heritage, she transformed public appreciation of the White House and left a lasting impact on the institution. Her restoration efforts remain one of the most celebrated accomplishments of any First Lady and continue to influence preservation initiatives today.

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