1960s Timeline

Dec. 20, 1963 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy gave a Christmas party today, a party that was planned long before an assassin’s...

Dec. 17, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks this evening at the lighting of the national Christmas Tree at the White House....

Dec. 12, 1962 - President and Mrs. Kennedy started the Christmas season today with a party for about 1,200 White House and executive...

Nov. 20, 1962 - President Kennedy comments on capitalism vs. communism and his plans for the Christmas holiday. #JFK #christmas

June 18, 1962 - With the temperature in the nineties today, Perry Como (pictured with Dorothy Collins) celebrated Christmas. The...

Dec. 24, 1961 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy played Santa Claus today for children in the Negro ward at St. Mary’s Hospital, where...

Dec. 13, 1961 - President Kennedy will deliver a traditional Christmas message to the nation from Washington next Wednesday, the White...

Dec. 12, 1961 - Mrs. Kennedy visited the District of Columbia Children’s Hospital with two baskets full of gifts today. The First Lady...

Dec. 11, 1961 - Here is video of President Kennedy’s Christmas message to Berlin. #JFK #jfkfiles #jfkassassination #jfkjr #jfkennedy...

Nov. 27, 1961 - For the seventh year, Bing Crosby and other stars will present carols over the CBS radio network on Sunday, Dec. 24, from...