Life Magazine for August 16, 1963, "Hospital Vigil over the Kennedy Baby"

THF230754 / Life Magazine for August 16, 1963, "Hospital Vigil over the Kennedy Baby" / redacted
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

16 August 1963

Subject Date

16 August 1963

Creator Notes

Cover photograph by Dan Bernstein. Published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.

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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