Jackie Kennedy was helpful in getting the Temple of Dendur given as a gift( to the Met) from Egypt after the United States helped save it from being flooded by the Aswan Dam, and Jackie Kennedy also facilitated having( Leonardo da Vinci's) the Mona Lisa there from Paris.

Historical Association

The Historical Association is a membership organisation of historians and scholars founded in 1906 and based in London. Its goals are to support "the study and enjoyment of history at all levels by creating an environment that promotes lifelong learning and provides for the evolving needs of people who share an interest in history." The association's patron is Queen Elizabeth II. The Historical Association was incorporated by royal charter in 2006, its centenary year. Legally it is a charity registered in England. The plan for a national historical association came from a group school teachers. The formation was handled by university academics, especially Charles Firth, Albert Pollard, and Thomas Tout. At first it dealt chiefly with teaching problems. The membership was expanded to include laymen, and the association branched out into activities such as publication and research in local history.

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