Jackie Kennedy White House Renovation
Although the kennedy restoration abruptly ended with the president s death in november 1963 most of the state rooms on the ground and first floors were complete.
Jackie kennedy white house renovation. The queens bedroom in 1963 looking northeast white house historical association the queens sitting room in 1963 after the kennedy renovation looking northeast. The dining room soon after completion in 1963 kennedy library the treaty room as restored to its early 19th century roots by jackie kennedy in 1963 looking southeast kennedy. From its construction in 1792 until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior of the white. Kennedy the first lady above in 1961 set about renovating the private quarters.
With signature poise and style mrs. Kennedy visited the white house as the guest of first lady mamie eisenhower. Jackie kennedy decor kennedy renovation white house museum. Kennedy white house renovation.
The kennedy white house 1961 1963 explore life work in the executive mansion a tour of the white house america s most famous house the white house behind the scenes. Kennedy referred to the white house as that dreary maison blanche calling it an 18th century house she believed that it should be furnished with antiques in the style of past presidents. Before her husband s inauguration mrs. Kennedy showcased the 2 million renovation she launched to restore historic artifacts at the white house showing encyclopedic knowledge of each item on display.
The white house historical association was established in 1961 for the publication of the guidebook and to oversee public programs involving the white house.