Life Magazine for August 24, 1959, "Jackie Kennedy: A Front Runner's Appealing Wife"
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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.
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
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
24 August 1959
Subject Date
24 August 1959
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Cover photograph by Mark Shaw. Published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
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
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