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  Rare Set of John F. Kennedy Inaugural Event Invitations; From the collection of Kennedy's Assistant Helen Keyes

  KENNEDY, John F.

  President John F. Kennedy Inaugural Event Invitations.

  1961.

  Group of rare invitations to events surrounding the Kennedy inauguration; from the collection of Helen Keyes, longtime personal assistant for the Kennedy family. The collection includes: An invitation to attend "The Official Distinguished Ladies" reception hosted at the National Gallery by the "Official Hospitality Committee of the Inaugural Committee 1961" on January 18th, 1961; an invitation addressed directly to Helen Keyes requesting her attendance at a reception and buffet hosted by the National Symphony Orchestra "in honor of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt" on January 19th, 1961 at Constitution Hall, accompanied by the original mailing envelope with stamp and address; and an invitation to attend "The Inaugural Concert" hosted by the National Symphony Orchestra on January 19th, 1961 at Constitution Hall. The recipient, Helen Mary Keyes, had ties to the Kennedy family long before her working association. Her father was the dentist to Joe and Rose Kennedy's children and the families' children became friends. Helen played a major role in JFK's 1952 Senate campaign, hosting famous 'Ladies Teas' for the rising star of the Democratic Party. Her involvement continued throughout the Kennedy administration and during both the 1960 and 1964 Presidential campaigns. Each piece measures 7 in...

  Price: $700.00     Item Number: 145456

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