Vintage oversized 18.5 x 15.5 matte-finish photo, taken on October 12, 1961, at the University of North Carolina by Frank Cancellare. Photo shows Kennedy, his eyes temporarily covered, as an academic hood is placed over his head, and is affixed to a slightly larger board. UPI caption on reverse states, “Receives Degree / Chapel Hill, N.C.: President Kennedy’s eyes are covered momentarily as William Friday, president of the University of North Carolina, slips academic hood over his head in conferring an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on the Chief Executive, here Oct. 12. It was Kennedy’s first honorary degree since becoming President. In a speech at the university, Kennedy said the United States does not ‘intend to let the free world be blown to pieces.’” Some light corner creases and a few small areas of staining, not detracting from overall appearance, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
