Life Magazine for August 16, 1963, "Hospital Vigil over the Kennedy Baby"
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Americans were enchanted by the young John F. Kennedy family and they wanted to know more, always more. This magazine cover reflects the concern of the nation for the Kennedys' son, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, who was born August 7, 1963, and only lived for two days.
Americans were enchanted by the young John F. Kennedy family and they wanted to know more, always more. This magazine cover reflects the concern of the nation for the Kennedys' son, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, who was born August 7, 1963, and only lived for two days.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
16 August 1963
Subject Date
16 August 1963
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Cover photograph by Dan Bernstein. Published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.88.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 13.75 in
Width: 10.5 in
Inscriptions
Text on front cover: LIGHTED WINDOW A COMPASSIONATE NATION WATCHED / Hospital Vigil over the Kennedy Baby
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