John F. Kennedy Inauguration Guidebook, 1961

Summary

This 29-page Inauguration Guidebook was created by the Hospitality Committee for visitors to Washington, D.C., attending the inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson from January 18-20, 1961. The program lists inauguration-related events including the inaugural parade, the inaugural concert and ball and draws attention to buildings and areas of interest in the Washington area.

This 29-page Inauguration Guidebook was created by the Hospitality Committee for visitors to Washington, D.C., attending the inauguration of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson from January 18-20, 1961. The program lists inauguration-related events including the inaugural parade, the inaugural concert and ball and draws attention to buildings and areas of interest in the Washington area.

Artifact

Program (Document)

Date Made

1961

Subject Date

January 1961

Creators

1961 Inaugural Committee (U.S.) 

Place of Creation

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

Creator Notes

Issued by Kennedy Inauguration Hospitality Committee, Washington, D.C.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2006.0.4.56

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6 in

Width: 4.5 in

Inscriptions

Front cover: INAUGURATION 1961 / GUIDE BOOK / COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE Back cover: Issued by / HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE / 511 Liberty Loan Building / 14th & D Streets, S.W. Washington 25, D.C. / REpublic 7-8855 / Mrs. KATIE LOUCHHEIM, Chairman

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