World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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John F. Kennedy, 1960

John F. Kennedy, often called JFK, became president at 43, which means he was the youngest president the USA has ever had. This photo was taken in 1960 in West Virginia and was taken by Hank Walker.

John F Kennedy 1960

John F Kennedy 1960

JFK was known for giving rousing speeches, and that’s just what he’s doing here. Security wasn’t as tight back then, so you can see JFK standing alone without any bodyguards to shield him. It’s almost a prophetic photo.

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