Word: 36th
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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PIERPONT MORGAN LIBRARY-29 East 36th. The Morgan Library has dug up a jewel: Catherine of Cleves' Book of Hours. Considered the finest Dutch manuscript in existence, it was painted about 500 years ago for Catherine's wedding by an artist known only as the Arenberg Master. Its two volumes became separated and one was thought to be the complete work until last year, when the library discovered the second half in a private European collection. His exquisitely executed miniatures, 157 in all, depict saintly themes with delightful rusticity: the Holy Family supping by a cozy fireplace...
What He Did. In the course of a single breathtaking, nerve-shaking, totally implausible week, the 36th President of the U.S. made nearly two dozen speeches, traveled 2,983 miles, held three press conferences, appeared on national television three times, was seen in person by almost a quarter of a million people, shook so many hands that by week's end his right hand was puffed and bleeding...
...36TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS (ABC, 10 p.m.-conclusion...
When King Bhumibol Adulyadej last week celebrated his 36th birthday - a particularly significant anniversary to Thais, who measure life in twelve-year cycles - traditionalists were saddened not to find a single royal elephant taking part in the elaborate ceremonies. In Thailand, as elsewhere in Asia, the once enormous importance of the elephant has declined drastically. While elephant ownership is still considered prestigious, a new Cadillac or Mercedes (the King owns several of each) now rates far higher as a status symbol than a mature, 15-year-old Elephas maximus with 40 years of rugged mileage ahead...
...Apart. In fact, despite differences of background, personality and political technique, Johnson and Kennedy were not far apart in their basic policy views, and the 36th President is generally expected to carry out the programs of his predecessor. Some views recently expressed by Johnson with which Kennedy would have concurred...