BOSTON, MA (AP).- After setting a soaring vision to land a man on the moon, President John F. Kennedy struggled with how to sell the public on a costly space program he worried had “lost its glamour” and had scant political benefits, according to a new…
Princess Diana Gown Exhibit Comes to New Hampshire
PLYMOUTH (AP).- As people get ready to celebrate the royal wedding of Princess Diana’s son William, a collection of her gowns, stories and videos about her life is going on display in New Hampshire. The exhibit “Diana — The People’s Princess” is bei…
Mark di Suvero Among 2010 National Medal of Arts Recipients Announced by the White House
WASHINGTON, D.C..- On March 2, 2011, President Barack Obama is presenting the National Medal of Arts to eight recipients for their outstanding achievements and support of the arts. (Ten medalists were announced; however two are not able to attend the …
President Barack Obama Lauds Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
WASHINGTON (AP).- President Barack Obama recognized one former president and 14 artists, athletes, civil rights activists, humanitarians and others Tuesday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for contributions to society that he said speak to “who …
‘Sesame Street’ to Help Create New National Children’s Museum Near Washington
WASHINGTON (AP).- Elmo has no statue in Washington but he’s poised to strike his best museum pose: “Sesame Street” is teaming up to create exhibits that incorporate the popular TV characters into the future home of National Children’s Museum near the n…
Michelle Obama Presents Highest Honors for Museums to Japanese American National Museum
LAS ANGELES, CA.- The Japanese American National Museum was presented the Institute of Museums and Library Services’ (IMLS) National Medal, the nation’s highest honor for museums, by First Lady Michelle Obama in ceremonies at the White House …
"The Working White House" Exhibit on Display at the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
ATLANTA, GA.- Take a behind the scenes look at the workings of the most famous house in the United States at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. “The Working White House: Two Centuries of Traditions and Memories” tells the stories of the men an…
Robert F. Kennedy-Owned Emancipation Proclamation Goes for $3.7 Million
NEW YORK (AP).- A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln that was purchased by Robert F. Kennedy sold Friday for more than $3.7 million, an auction record for a U.S. presidential document. Kennedy bought the printed c…
Trove of John F. Kennedy Photos Sold for Over $150,000 at Auction in New York City
NEW YORK (AP).- A trove of John F. Kennedy pictures by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton (STOW’-tuhn) fetched over $150,000 at a New York City auction. It included a rare image of Marilyn Monroe with the president and Robert Kennedy at a Democr…
Trove of John F. Kennedy Photos Sold for Over $150,000 at Auction in New York City
NEW YORK (AP).- A trove of John F. Kennedy pictures by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton (STOW’-tuhn) fetched over $150,000 at a New York City auction. It included a rare image of Marilyn Monroe with the president and Robert Kennedy at a Democr…