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John F. Kennedy & Jacqueline Kennedy original 6 x 8” Associated Press press photograph capturing a memorable moment during the historic Vienna Summit in June 1961. The composite image depicts Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev sharing a lighthearted conversation with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (upper image), while President John F. Kennedy is shown seated beside Nina Khrushcheva during the same state banquet (lower image).

The reverse retains the original Associated Press wirephoto caption identifying the photographs as having been transmitted from Vienna via London. The caption explains that the images were taken during the concert following the official banquet at Schönbrunn Palace on June 3, 1961, after President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev had completed the first of their summit meetings. Editorial notations remain on the reverse, documenting the photograph’s original newsroom use.

The Vienna Summit marked the first face-to-face meeting between President Kennedy and Soviet Premier Khrushchev at the height of the Cold War. Although the discussions proved tense and yielded few concrete agreements, the summit became one of the defining diplomatic encounters of Kennedy’s presidency. Jacqueline Kennedy’s poise and cultural sophistication made a lasting impression on the Soviet delegation and the international press, helping to shape the public image of the Kennedy administration abroad.

Very good condition overall with expected editorial handling wear.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11676 1416497-1