Exchange of correspondence concerning the President’s preference for fish chowder. Includes recipe.
Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese in the Philippine Islands
Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s)
John F. Kennedy and New England Fish Chowder
- 3/10/1961 - 3/18/1961
Description
Jacqueline Kennedy hired a world-class French chef to orchestrate elaborate state dinners. The same chef prepared daily meals for the President and his family. Kennedy preferred the heartier foods of his New England upbringing. Clam chowder was one of his favorites and a recipe frequently shared with the public.
This primary source comes from the Collection JFK-6.1: Papers of John F. Kennedy: Presidential Papers: White House Central Files: White House Central Subject Files.
National Archives Identifier: 194161
Full Citation: John F. Kennedy and New England Fish Chowder; 3/10/1961 – 3/18/1961; Collection JFK-6.1: Papers of John F. Kennedy: Presidential Papers: White House Central Files: White House Central Subject Files,. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/john-f-kennedy-and-new-england-fish-chowder/, January 15, 2026]
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