This exhibition depicts a golden age of photojournalism in America—and no single politician was photographed more than JFK. Photographers and news-reel cameramen used images of Kennedy and his young family to convey a vision of a new America—a sophisticated world power engaged in building a bright future for its citizens. Kennedy, in turn, understood the power of pictures to convey his message to voters and was a willing partner in crafting his public persona to help build support for the space program, the Peace Corps, legislation on Civil Rights and immigration, equal pay for women, federal health insurance for the elderly—initiatives that would ensure a more diverse and egalitarian America.
Gift of the United States Government.
Images:
1.) Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts, 1957. Photo, Philippe Halsman/Magnum Photos.
2.) Shortly after his acceptance of the Democratic Party endorsement for President. Senator (and future US President) John F. Kennedy (1917 – 1963) and his wife, future First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (1929 – 1994), smiles and waves from the back of an open-top car, Massachusetts, July 1960. (Photo by Paul Schutzer/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)
Submit your work to be considered for solo or group exhibitions in Head On Photo Festival. DEADLINE EXTENDED 8:00pm Monday 24 March
Submit your photo series to be considered for solo or group exhibitions in Head On Photo Festival 2025. Submissions close 8pm Monday 24 March Sydney time (GMT+11)
