Life Magazine for December 6, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy, Caroline and John Jr. Wait to Join Procession to Capitol"
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Artifact Overview
Life magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. Photographs of the young President with his glamorous wife Jacqueline and their two attractive children captivated the country. After President Kennedy's assassination, Life magazine used a poignant moment during the funeral to help its readers mourn with the President's family.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
06 December 1963
Subject Date
25 November 1963
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Cover photograph by Fred Ward; published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.50.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Martin A. Glynn.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 13.375 in
Width: 10.625 in
Inscriptions
Text on front cover:
LIFE / MRS. KENNEDY, / CAROLINE / AND JOHN JR. / WAIT TO JOIN / PROCESSION / TO CAPITOL
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