Life Magazine for July 13, 1962, "Embraced in Mexico, Embattled at Home"
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Life magazine often featured exclusive photo-essays on John F. Kennedy's travels and political views. This Life magazine cover story contrasts the wave of affection shown for President Kennedy in Mexico (where he had honeymooned with Jacqueline back in 1953) with the challenges he was facing at home, particularly with Republicans who opposed his "New Frontier" ideas.
Life magazine often featured exclusive photo-essays on John F. Kennedy's travels and political views. This Life magazine cover story contrasts the wave of affection shown for President Kennedy in Mexico (where he had honeymooned with Jacqueline back in 1953) with the challenges he was facing at home, particularly with Republicans who opposed his "New Frontier" ideas.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
13 July 1962
Subject Date
13 July 1962
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Cover photograph by John Dominis. Published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.75.11
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 / EMBRACED / BY MEXICO / EMBATTLED / AT HOME ...
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