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Arthur Carlson autographed 5 x 7-inch glossy black-and-white photograph depicting the funeral procession of President John F. Kennedy in Washington, D.C., on November 25, 1963.

The historic photograph captures the horse-drawn caisson carrying President Kennedy's flag-draped casket, accompanied by military personnel and followed by the presidential funeral motorcade. Carlson has autographed the photograph in black ink along the left portion of the image.

Near fine condition. The photograph is a modern reproduction with somewhat low image resolution.

Arthur Carlson was a Private First Class in the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," who served in the Caisson Platoon at Arlington National Cemetery. At just 19 years old, Carlson was selected to handle Black Jack during President John F. Kennedy's state funeral on November 25, 1963. The riderless horse, fitted with an empty saddle and reversed boots in the stirrups, symbolized the fallen commander. Carlson later recalled the difficulty of controlling Black Jack throughout the procession, an experience that became part of the history of Kennedy's funeral.

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

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Reference sku: 11703 1419703-1