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John F. Kennedy original 5.5 x 7.75” Associated Press press photograph depicting the President-elect wearing a stylish snap-brim fedora as he departs his Georgetown home for Washington National Airport en route to a weekend vacation in Palm Beach, Florida, shortly after his election to the presidency.

The reverse retains the original Associated Press caption clipping identifying the image, which reads in part: “Switch for John—Usually hatless, President-elect John Kennedy sports a stylish snap-brim headpiece as he leaves his Georgetown home for the Washington airport takeoff on a weekend vacation at Palm Beach, Fla.” Multiple newsroom date stamps of December 3, 1960, together with editorial grease-pencil markings, document the photograph’s contemporary use by the press.

Taken during the transition period between the 1960 election and Kennedy’s inauguration, the photograph captures the President-elect in an informal moment as he prepared to assume office.

Very good condition overall with expected editorial handling wear.

John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) was elected the 35th President of the United States in November 1960 and took office on January 20, 1961. His presidency ushered in the “New Frontier,” inspiring a new generation through his leadership during the Cold War, commitment to the space program, and enduring vision of public service. Original Associated Press photographs documenting the weeks between his election and inauguration provide a compelling visual record of one of the most important presidential transitions in American history.

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Reference sku: 11676 1416495-1