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John F. Kennedy original 5 x 5” color photograph by famed White House photographer Cecil Stoughton depicting President Kennedy posing with a group of young visitors outside the South Portico of the White House. Kennedy stands at the center of the gathering, surrounded by several formally dressed young men and women, as additional guests depart through the South Portico in the background. The image captures a relaxed and candid moment during one of the many receptions and youth gatherings hosted at the White House during the Kennedy administration.

This original Cecil Stoughton photograph offers a wonderful glimpse into the more personal side of the Kennedy presidency. Throughout his administration, President Kennedy regularly welcomed student groups, civic organizations, and young leaders to the White House, reflecting his belief in encouraging public service and civic engagement among the next generation. Stoughton’s photographs documenting these informal moments have become an important part of the visual history of the Kennedy White House, preserving scenes rarely seen by the public outside the official press corps.

Near fine condition.

Provenance: From the archive of Cecil Stoughton (1920–2008), official White House photographer best known for capturing some of the most iconic images of the Kennedy administration, including the swearing-in of Lyndon B. Johnson aboard Air Force One following JFK’s assassination. His body of work remains an essential visual record of the early 1960s American presidency.

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

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Reference sku: 11665 1416432-1