Life Magazine for August 24, 1959, "Jackie Kennedy: A Front Runner's Appealing Wife"

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Artifact Overview

President John F. Kennedy's wife Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset. Her charm, grace, and intelligence won over many a critic and her appearance on the front of a magazine was sure to increase sales. As the cover image of this Life magazine shows, even before Kennedy was elected President, his wife was attracting attention.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

24 August 1959

Subject Date

24 August 1959

Creator Notes

Cover photograph by Mark Shaw. Published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2013.75.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 14 in
Width: 10.5 in

Inscriptions

Text on front cover: LIFE / JACKIE KENNEDY: A FRONT RUNNER'S APPEALING WIFE