3 12/17/62 Abbie Rowe JFK White House Christmas Jackie Kennedy Tree Sleigh Photo
This listing is for a set of original Type-1 photographs by Abbie Rowe of Christmas at the White House in 1962. The collection includes photos of the Christmas Tree, Jackie and the kids being pulled by sleigh with an accompanying memorandum, and of President Kennedy giving a speech at the lighting of the tree ceremony. Each photo measures about 8-1/8" tall and 10" wide. The collection is in very good condition, with minor wear. Please see the detailed photos below and let us know if you have any questions.
Photo and Memorandum of the White House Lawn Sleigh Ride
- Letter to White House staff about the President and Mrs. Kennedy's Official Christmas Card
- The included original photo of Macaroni pulling Mrs. Kennedy, Caroline and John Jr in a one horse open sleigh.
Photo of the Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Title: 12/17/1962 LIGHTING CEREMONY, NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE ELLIPSE, 5:15PM
- Cat. #: AR7621-1U. President John F. Kennedy Speaks at Lighting of National Christmas Tree
- Description: President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree during the National Capital Christmas Pageant of Peace at the Ellipse, President’s Park, Washington, D.C. Also pictured: Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Under Secretary of the Interior, James K. Carr; Ambassador of Nicaragua and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa.
The Christmas Tree Photo
- Title: "NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE, TEST LIGHTING"
- Cat. #: AR7621-T. Test Lighting of National Christmas Tree
- Description: Test lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park, Washington, D.C. The White House is visible in the background.
Abbie Rowe was an American photographer, best known for his time as an official White House photographer from 1941-1967, covering five successive administrations.
This collection of original Type-1 White House photographs comes from the estate of Madelyn Fitzgerald. Please see our other listings for more original Kennedy administration photographs, as well as more political ephemera and other historical collectibles. We will combine shipping whenever possible to save you money!
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