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• Baldridge, Letitia

Six unforgettable events from John F. Kennedy’s administration are relived in this part history, part entertainment guide. The Kennedys often brought together the brightest in politics, art, literature, and theater, and this rendition depicts those sparkling evenings. From their luncheon with Princess Grace and a candlelit meal at Mount Vernon to an evening with Nobel laureates and a dinner with André Malraux, these historical and magical moments are beautifully rendered--with behind-the-scenes recollections, guest lists, rare photographs and memorabilia, and original menus--in this gracious memorial.

Letitia Baldrige was Jacqueline Kennedy’s social secretary in the White House. She is the author of several books, including Legendary Brides and Letitia Baldridge’s Guide to Etiquette. She lives in New York City.

René Verdon was the White House executive chef during the Kennedy Administration. He is the author of Contemporary French Cooking, Convection Cuisine, French Cooking for the American Table, and Enlightened Cuisine. He lives in San Francisco.