Spectacular archive of over 370 original vintage wire service photos of John F. Kennedy, all from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, offering a remarkable visual chronicle of his 1960 presidential campaign, his presidency, and his funeral. All stamped,marked, and many with newspaper descriptions or photos used. Categories and approximate counts are broken down below:
Pre-1960 (16): highlighted by a photo of the marriage of John and Jacqueline Kennedy, a shot of JFK on the Harvard swim team, a portrait of PT-109 hero Lt. John Kennedy in uniform, and some Senate campaign events.
1960 (120): with photos of the Kennedy family, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, presidential campaign events and speeches around the nation, press conferences, and parades.
Presidency (160): with many shots of President John F. Kennedy with the members of the First Family—Jacqueline, Caroline, and JFK Jr., Kennedy meeting with military brass, JFK's 1962 trip to Mexico, Kennedy speaking at various official addresses and televised conferences, a meeting with Khrushchev, JFK at the Berlin Wall, meeting foreign dignitaries and royalty including Queen Elizabeth II, and other subjects
Funeral (75): with photos of the pallbearers carrying the president's casket, the iconic image of JFK Jr. saluting his deceased father, the funeral procession and mass, the Kennedy family in mourning, the scene at Arlington National Cemetery, President Lyndon B. Johnson's attendance at the ceremonies, and later memorial events.
