Life Magazine for May 26, 1961, "The Kennedys in Canada"
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Life magazine often featured exclusive photo-essays on John F. Kennedy's travels. President Kennedy visited Canada to enlist that country's "continuing friendship and support." On this Life magazine cover, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy smiles up at Commissioner Harrison of the Canadian Mounted Police as he presents her with their guest book after a Mounties' equestrian performance was staged in her honor.
Life magazine often featured exclusive photo-essays on John F. Kennedy's travels. President Kennedy visited Canada to enlist that country's "continuing friendship and support." On this Life magazine cover, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy smiles up at Commissioner Harrison of the Canadian Mounted Police as he presents her with their guest book after a Mounties' equestrian performance was staged in her honor.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
26 May 1961
Subject Date
26 May 1961
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Cover photograph by Leonard McCombe. Published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.75.7
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 / THE KENNEDYS IN CANADA
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