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Igor Stravinsky at the White House - Photo 2
- Photographer
- Abbie Rowe
- Date of Work
- January 18, 1962
- Credit
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
Igor Stravinsky at the White House - Photo 2
President and Mrs. Kennedy welcome Russian composer Igor Stravinsky and his wife, Vera.
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