Outstanding matte-finish 6 x 9 portrait of John F. Kennedy by Alfred Eisenstaedt, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, "For Deirdre Henderson, with warmest regards, John Kennedy.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 10.25 x 13.75. In fine condition. The renowned photographer took this portrait at JFK’s home in August 1960 after he had received the Democratic nomination for president. Kennedy and his staffers found the image to be so ‘presidential’ that it was used by the White House during his entire administration. The recipient of this particular photograph, Deirdre Henderson, was JFK's research assistant, and she includes a statement of provenance noting that she watched him sign this for her in the Oval Office in 1962. Henderson further states that she subsequently had the signed portrait framed by the White House framer. Also includes a United States Senate Chamber pass issued to Henderson for June 15, 1954, bearing a secretarial Kennedy signature; Henderson notes that this was the first time she met JFK. From the collection of JFK's research assistant, Deirdre Henderson.
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