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JFK and LBJ inscribed photograph to White House photographer Cecil Stoughton

John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Photograph. A 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (sight) color photograph of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson inscribed to White House photographer, Cecil Stoughton. Inscribed: "For Cecil Stoughton, with warmest regards, John Kennedy," in black ink; and, "To Cecil Stoughton, With appreciation and high regard, Lyndon B. Johnson," in blue ballpoint.

Stoughton took this photograph of the two men walking down the driveway of the White House South Lawn on August 31, 1963 on the occasion of a ceremony for the Workmen's Compensation Commemorative Stamp. The ceremony took place at 12:05 PM on the South Lawn driveway of the White House. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16 1/2 inches.

Cecil William Stoughton (1920–2008) was an American photographer best known for serving as the first official White House photographer during the administration of President John F. Kennedy. Stoughton's tenure at the White House is particularly notable for his candid and intimate photographs of the Kennedy family. Among his most famous works is the photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson taking the oath of office aboard Air Force One following President Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963.

Images signed by both Kennedy and Johnson are exceptionally scarce. One with such an important association to the esteemed White House photographer is especially desirable.

Condition: Slight ink smudging in Kennedy's signature; otherwise excellent condition.


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