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John F. Kennedy original 6.5 x 9” Associated Press wire photograph depicting President Kennedy taking a solitary walk through the snow near the White House on February 5, 1961. Captured just weeks after his inauguration, the image shows the President striding across the snow-covered Ellipse with the Commerce Department Building visible in the background.

The original Associated Press caption notes that Kennedy “trudges through the snow as he takes a brisk walk today through the Ellipse near the White House.” Throughout his presidency, Kennedy was known for incorporating regular walks into his daily routine despite chronic back pain and the demanding pace of the presidency. These walks provided both exercise and a brief respite from the constant pressures of the Oval Office, while also reinforcing the youthful, energetic public image that became a hallmark of the New Frontier administration.

Taken during Kennedy’s first winter in Washington as President, this candid photograph captures an informal moment rarely seen in official White House imagery. The stark winter landscape and solitary figure emphasize the unique responsibilities of a newly inaugurated president at the outset of one of the most consequential administrations of the twentieth century.

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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