Jeanette later in her life--her last official portrait
"Jeanette MacDonald was a gracious and lovely lady both on and off stage, who will always have a special place in the hearts of Americans to whom she brought so much pleasure through motion pictures--and
particularly so for those who had the privilege of knowing her personally. Her life and principles in which
she so strongly believed provide a source of inspiration for all.” (Richard M. Nixon, March 1965)