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RFK during his presidential campaign.

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Attorney General Robert Kennedy in his office.

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JFK with his book, Profiles of Courage.

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Jack in the sun.

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JFK and Jackie at the Pre-Inaugural Gala

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1964 GOP presidential candidate and longtime U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater was an avid photographer. This black-and-white 8" x 10" image is an original photograph taken by Goldwater, and to our knowledge is unpublished. Across the bottom is a bold inscription written in black ink by JFK: "For Barry Goldwater - Whom I urge to follow the career for which he has shown such talent - photography! - from his friend - John Kennedy." The inscription typifies the collegial camaraderie which existed between the two, who served together in the senate. The banter belied a serious rivalry however; it was widely presumed that they would face-off in the 1964 presidential election. "When it was suggested that Bennett Cerf might be interested in seeing some of my photographs with the thought of a possible book, I took from the wall of my study one of my favorite ones and included it with the others. This was done, not because of the photograph itself but because, knowing Mr. Cerf's boundless sense of humor, I was sure the inscription would tickle him as it has everyone who has seen it. "One day, as was his custom, President Kennedy asked several of his former congressional colleagues to stop by the White House after work for a drink and a visit. My camera just happened to be in my car, so I carried it into the White House. I took candid pictures of a number of fellow congressmen and then approached the President with a request to photograph him. He agreed, and the result has been a prized possession ever since. I believe that this picture shows more of the real person I knew, particularly his keen wit, than many others more carefully posed. The wit and humor come through even more with this inscription, with which I agree, even though I disagreed occasionally with his politics." Goldwater displayed this photo proudly for the rest of his life, and it was subsequently obtained from his estate. One would be hard-pressed even to imagine, let alone come to possess, a more exciting Kennedy signed photo. Beautiful near mint condition.

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JFK during the 1960 campaign 

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Caroline Kennedy doing a painting of her father while the real painter stands behind her. 

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John F Kennedy working while on holiday. 

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JFK during a holiday, 1963.

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Are you coming back??? We’ve missed you!!!!

Yes, I think I am. It’s nice that you’ve missed me, I’ve missed you too. I’ve got some great photos and gifs on the way, so stay tuned. 

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John and Robert Kennedy conferred in a Los Angeles hotel suite during the 1960 Democratic National Convention.

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John F. Kennedy delivers his acceptance speech after winning the presidential election with Jackie by his side.

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Jackie Kennedy greets well-wishers in Washington D.C. following the assassination of her husband.

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Jackie arrives to a U.S. State Department fashion show dressed in a classic cream tweed skirt suit, pearls, white gloves, and pillbox cap.

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Jacqueline Kennedy stands along side her husband at his inauguration.

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Five Kennedy women—Jackie, Patricia Lawford, Ethel Kennedy, Eunice Shriver, and Jean Kennedy—attend a party.