The above picture is probably my favorite of John F. Kennedy. It was taken by Kennedy's official campaign photographer, Jacques Lowe. I first saw it in May at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library. It is described as a haunting moment of the weight the presidency with the president slumped over a desk while reading official documents. However, the card with the photo is a little less haunting. Apparently, Kennedy suffered from back problems and would stand to read to ease his back and read the papers. Not as captivating but it does show how a simple perception can change a photo from a simple moment to a iconic image with far more meaning.
Credit:
http://www.jacqueslowe.com/gallery_list.php?id=jfk
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/420159/John-F-Kennedy-photos-reveal-life-in-White-House-golden-era
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