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Look Magazine for July 4, 1961, "What You Don't Know about Jacqueline Kennedy" - 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 attract attention and increase sales. This Look magazine cover image was considered the "Official White House Portrait" of the First Lady.
July 04, 1961
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Look Magazine for July 4, 1961, "What You Don't Know about Jacqueline Kennedy"
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 attract attention and increase sales. This Look magazine cover image was considered the "Official White House Portrait" of the First Lady.
Look Magazine for November 17, 1964, JFK Memorial Edition - Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Look magazine produced this "JFK Memorial Issue" a year after this tragic event. Inside, the feature article -- entitled "Pages from a Family Album" -- recalls a happier time from the Kennedys' past.
November 17, 1964
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Look Magazine for November 17, 1964, JFK Memorial Edition
Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Look magazine produced this "JFK Memorial Issue" a year after this tragic event. Inside, the feature article -- entitled "Pages from a Family Album" -- recalls a happier time from the Kennedys' past.
Look Magazine for January 2, 1962, "The New Frontier" - Look magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. This cover story focused on President Kennedy's "New Frontier" policies. The cover image shows Kennedy's characteristic informality and devotion to family, as he takes his nieces, nephews, and daughter on a golf cart ride.
January 02, 1962
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Look Magazine for January 2, 1962, "The New Frontier"
Look magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. This cover story focused on President Kennedy's "New Frontier" policies. The cover image shows Kennedy's characteristic informality and devotion to family, as he takes his nieces, nephews, and daughter on a golf cart ride.
Look Magazine for February 28, 1961, "Our New First Family" - The public was enchanted by photographs and inside stories of the Kennedy family. The cover story in this Look magazine featured "An exclusive visit with our new first family." Photographs of young President John F. Kennedy with his attractive family fostered a sense of intimacy between the Kennedys and the American public--and, of course, sold magazines.
February 28, 1961
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Look Magazine for February 28, 1961, "Our New First Family"
The public was enchanted by photographs and inside stories of the Kennedy family. The cover story in this Look magazine featured "An exclusive visit with our new first family." Photographs of young President John F. Kennedy with his attractive family fostered a sense of intimacy between the Kennedys and the American public--and, of course, sold magazines.
Look Magazine for December 18, 1962, "Washington in Crisis" - Look magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. This cover feature details the "untold story" of President Kennedy's cancelled plan to invade Cuba, a tense 154-hour period during which "the world faced the possibility of nuclear conflict."
December 18, 1962
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Look Magazine for December 18, 1962, "Washington in Crisis"
Look magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. This cover feature details the "untold story" of President Kennedy's cancelled plan to invade Cuba, a tense 154-hour period during which "the world faced the possibility of nuclear conflict."
Look Magazine for May 9, 1961, "Inside Kennedy's Election" - Look magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. This issue featured James A. Michener's new book on the 1960 Kennedy campaign. Although the Look editors did not share Michener's views, they thought readers would be interested in this account by a "highly articulate Democrat."
May 09, 1961
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Look Magazine for May 9, 1961, "Inside Kennedy's Election"
Look magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. This issue featured James A. Michener's new book on the 1960 Kennedy campaign. Although the Look editors did not share Michener's views, they thought readers would be interested in this account by a "highly articulate Democrat."
Look Magazine for October 11, 1960, "The Kennedy Women" - Kennedy family members often appeared on the covers of Life and Look magazines during the early 1960s, attracting attention and increasing magazine sales. This Look cover story featured "the Kennedy women," whom the article called "bright, energetic, and determined" in a way that "the American political scene has never seen."
October 11, 1960
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Look Magazine for October 11, 1960, "The Kennedy Women"
Kennedy family members often appeared on the covers of Life and Look magazines during the early 1960s, attracting attention and increasing magazine sales. This Look cover story featured "the Kennedy women," whom the article called "bright, energetic, and determined" in a way that "the American political scene has never seen."
Look Magazine for June 5, 1962, "Jacqueline Kennedy Inspires the New International Look" - With her charm, grace, and intelligence, President John F. Kennedy's wife Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset. Her appearance on a magazine cover was sure to draw attention and increase sales. In this Look magazine feature article, Jacqueline Kennedy was called "today's international taste setter," personifying "youthful elegance" and inspiring "a new standard of beauty around the world."
June 05, 1962
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Look Magazine for June 5, 1962, "Jacqueline Kennedy Inspires the New International Look"
With her charm, grace, and intelligence, President John F. Kennedy's wife Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset. Her appearance on a magazine cover was sure to draw attention and increase sales. In this Look magazine feature article, Jacqueline Kennedy was called "today's international taste setter," personifying "youthful elegance" and inspiring "a new standard of beauty around the world."
Decorating Ideas from Historic Greenfield Village, an Article Reprint from Family Circle Magazine, October 1965 -
October 01, 1965
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Decorating Ideas from Historic Greenfield Village, an Article Reprint from Family Circle Magazine, October 1965

Look Magazine for July 4, 1961, "What You Don't Know about Jacqueline Kennedy"

Look Magazine for November 17, 1964, JFK Memorial Edition

Look Magazine for January 2, 1962, "The New Frontier"

Look Magazine for February 28, 1961, "Our New First Family"

Look Magazine for December 18, 1962, "Washington in Crisis"

Look Magazine for May 9, 1961, "Inside Kennedy's Election"

Look Magazine for October 11, 1960, "The Kennedy Women"

Look Magazine for June 5, 1962, "Jacqueline Kennedy Inspires the New International Look"

Decorating Ideas from Historic Greenfield Village, an Article Reprint from Family Circle Magazine, October 1965