Tag Archives: President John F. Kennedy

Happy Birthday Cornell Capa (2020)

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Christopher George

Cornell Capa (1918-2008), [John F. Kennedy supporters near Merced, California], September 9, 1960 (112.2004) Cornell Capa, [John F. Kennedy reaching into a crowd of supporters, North Hollywood, California], September 9, 1960 (121.2004) Cornell Capa, [John F. Kennedy speaking to voters … Continue reading →

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“Sen. John F. Kennedy tips his Kelly green party hat…”

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Christopher George

St. Patrick’s Day, Sean Nolan’s Dublin Orchestra, 1928. Unidentified Artist, [JFK scrapbook], ca. 1968 (1.2005) The Hat My Father Wore Upon St. Patrick’s Day, Colin O’More; William Jerome; Jean Schwartz, 1927. Unidentified Photographer, [John F. Kennedy attending annual pre-St. Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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“Night Club Man…”

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Christopher George

Bob Jackson, [Nightclub owner Jack Ruby firing bullet at point-blank range into collapsing body of Lee Harvey Oswald, Dallas Police Station], November 24, 1963, (1912.2005) Unidentified photographer, [Television image of John F. Kennedy’s accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald being transported … Continue reading →

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“As Johnson was sworn in…”

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Christopher George

Cecil B. Stoughton, This was the scene in the cabin of the Presidential airplane in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963, as Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in shortly after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Administering the oath was Judge Sarah … Continue reading →

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“a few minutes before”… and after

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Christopher George

Unidentified photographer, [John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, John Connally, and Nellie Connally in presidential limousine, Dallas], November 22, 1963 (2013.24.1) Pres. Jack Kennedy. Dallas, Texas [Written on verso]. Unidentified photographer, [John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, John Connally, and Nellie Connally in … Continue reading →

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“Taken from television, November 1963”

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Christopher George

Ruth Sullivan, [Television image of memorial of John F. Kennedy], December 1963, (2013.27.1) Pres. John F. Kennedy. Assassinated 11/22/63, by Lee Harvey Oswald, 24, in Dallas, Texas From TV Floyd Film – Tri-x 400 Lens 3.5 Time – 1/25 sec. … Continue reading →

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United Nations Day, 2017

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [President John F. Kennedy speaking at the U. N. General Assembly, United Nations], September 20, 1963 (2013.96.138) UNITED NATIONS: President Kennedy keeps his hands busy as he addresses United Nations General Assembly 9/20. In his speech he suggested … Continue reading →

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Harry Belafonte

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Christopher George

Jan Studio, [John F. Kennedy talking with Harry Belafonte during Kennedy’s presidential campaign, New York], October 1960 (2010.81.50) Cornell Capa (1918-2008), Harry Belafonte and his daughter Shari, New York, 1957 In the spring of 1957, Cornell Capa photographed Harry Belafonte … Continue reading →

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“The New Generation Offers a Leader”

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Christopher George

Yale Joel, [Candidate for Congress, John F. Kennedy, 29, sitting under campaign poster, next to photos of his parents in a room at the Bellevue Hotel during his campaign for MA-Rep for the 11th district], 1946 (1924.2005) JOHN F. KENNEDY. … Continue reading →

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A Story of Marian Anderson

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Christopher George

Marian Anderson Performs On The Steps Of The Lincoln Memorial, With An Introduction By Harold Ickes, April 9, 1939, from archive.org. Solomon Hurok (1888-1974), [Marian Anderson souvenir program], ca. 1939 (2008.71.1) Solomon Hurok (1888-1974), [Marian Anderson souvenir program], ca. 1939 … Continue reading →

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