John Kennedy actually said...

Mr. Minister, this painting is the second lady that the people of France have sent to the United States, and though she will not stay with us as long as the Statue of Liberty, our appreciation is equally great.

Context

Remarks at the National Gallery of Art Upon Opening the Mona Lisa Exhibition

01/07/1963

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