JFK Remembered: On Television
9 artifacts in this set
Souvenir Card, President John F. Kennedy at Televised Press Conference, April 3, 1963
Print (Visual work)
President John F. Kennedy seemed to understand instinctively how to use the new medium of television. He held the first live televised Presidential press conference on January 25, 1961, and continued this regularly throughout his Presidency. This Souvenir Card depicts President Kennedy in a relaxed pose recognizing a reporter during a nationwide televised press conference in 1963.
TV Roundup Magazine for January 15-21, 1961, "Inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy"
Magazine (Periodical)
During his presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy successfully used the television medium. The electoral votes from the state of Illinois were key to Kennedy's election, the majority of votes coming from Chicago. The choice of his portrait on the front of this local TV program guide insert for Chicago's American newspaper was likely to generate immediate interest.
TV Guide Magazine for November 24-30, 1962, "The World of Jacqueline Kennedy"
Magazine (Periodical)
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received much media coverage for her restoration of the White House state rooms. The American public was fascinated by Mrs. Kennedy's sense of style, dedication to history, and determination to authenticate and seek out furnishings used by previous presidents and their families. Following the success of her televised tour in February 1962, NBC produced this biography later that year.
TV Guide Magazine for November 12-18, 1983, "Why the Kennedys Aroused Such Passions"
Magazine (Periodical)
The cover story for this TV Guide promotes the NBC mini-series marking the 20 years since President John F. Kennedy's tragic death. The article written by historian David Halberstam reflects on the continuing fascination by the American public with the lives of the former President and First Lady and television's role in their story.
"TV Guide: Fall Preview, 1960-1961 Shows," September 24-30, 1960
Magazine (Periodical)
The first televised debate between Senator Kennedy and Vice President Nixon was considered a turning point in the 1960 Presidential election. This TV Guide cover announced the new fall lineup while inside an article reminded viewers to watch this debate on Monday, September 26, 1960. It stated, "In an unprecedented event, the citizen in his living room witnesses a campaign debate staged specifically for him."
"TV Guide: America's Long Vigil," 1963-1964
Magazine (Periodical)
This issue of TV Guide documented the unprecedented four-day, uninterrupted television coverage of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the succession of President Lyndon B. Johnson and the national mourning. Produced a mere two months after the tragedy, this extraordinary issue recounted the hour-by-hour events, the television anchors and reporters who stayed on duty, and provided the reader with a memorial souvenir.
"TV Guide: A TV Tour of the White House, Your Guide: The First Lady," February 10-16, 1962
Magazine (Periodical)
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received much media coverage for her restoration of the White House state rooms. The American public was fascinated by Mrs. Kennedy's sense of style, dedication to history, and determination to authenticate and seek out furnishings used by previous presidents and their families. This TV Guide magazine featured the first televised tour of the White House by a First Lady.
TV Guide Magazine for May 4-10, 1963, "The Hectic Hours before the President's Press Conference"
Magazine (Periodical)
President John F. Kennedy seemed to understand instinctively how to use the new medium of television. He held the first live televised Presidential press conference on January 25, 1961, and continued this regularly throughout his Presidency. This TV Guide magazine from May 1963 featured a 4-page illustrated article about the preparations for the President's twice-monthly live broadcast news conferences.
"TV Guide," January 21-27, 1964
Magazine (Periodical)
President John F. Kennedy seemed to understand instinctively how to use the new medium of television. He held the first live televised Presidential press conference on January 25, 1961, and continued this regularly throughout his Presidency. Although this live broadcast did not make the cover of this TV Guide magazine it did contain a "Special" brief article about this event.
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