Marilyn Monroe, 1962
Marilyn Monroe is perhaps one of the most photographed actresses in the premodern era. She is a pop culture icon, even if few are alive who may have seen her in person.
Marilyn Monroe 1962
This photo is taken by Bill Ray and shows her at Madison Square Garden, where she sang happy birthday to John F. Kennedy. The actress and the president are said to have had a sordid affair, and both of them died quite young.
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
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.
