Rare pictures of JFK reveal remarkable moments on the 1960 campaign trail as he ran a grueling race to the White House

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Leap of faith: John F Kennedy on the campaign trail in 1960, jumping from an open-top car in New York

American dream: JFK, alone on his private plane, fought one of the closest campaigns in American history against Richard Nixon

 

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Queen of Camelot: Jacqueline Kennedy, 31, looks regal in opera gloves as she watches her husband sworn in as President on January 20, 1961

 

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Luck be a lady: Many political commentators noted the effect that the youthful and heroic JFK had on his female voters - young and old

 

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At home with the Kennedys: JFK with his three-year-old daughter Caroline in Massachusetts after winning the Democratic nomination in July

 

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Wincing: Candidate Kennedy is sprayed with confetti as his motorcade drives through Illinois in the run-up to the election

 

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Politics of change: JFK took power when America was on the cusp of the 1960s and faced huge cultural, social and economic upheaval

 

[Michelangelo]

Great stuff SB. Good to see ya back in the Poly Forum.

 

[snoop]

Once upon a time, there was a Saint Democrat.

"Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country"

JFK

 

[Willie99]

dude was more conservative than most modern day Republicans

"a rising tide raises all boats"

 

[russ1945]

Thanks SB: good stuff as always. Brings back some good memories.....and some bad.

 

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Nostalgic moments: President John F Kennedy aboard the 'Honey Fitz' off Cape Cod, with niece Maria Shriver (left), and daughter, Caroline (middle) on 28 July, 1963

 

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Picture perfect: JFK and Jackie with daughter Caroline in Hyannis Port in August 1963, one of the many cinematic-like images of the all-American family

 

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Family time: President John F. Kennedy with his children, John Jr. and Caroline, and their cousins, on the way to a candy store in Hyannis Port on 26 August, 1963

 

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Icon style: JFK and Jackie stroll along a pier in Hyannis Port on July 19, 1960, a glimpse of the sartorially put-together and awe-inspiring charm Jackie brought to the pedigreed family

 

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Kennedy clan celebrating Fourth of July on Cape Cod

Politically correct: Robert Kennedy Jr. walked around shirtless while the family congregated on Cape Cod for a July Fourth celebration of patriotic proportions

 

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Father and son: Robert Kennedy Jr.'s son Conor before participating in a village parade at Hyannisport

 

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Comic relief: The Kennedys dressed up in stars and stripes, wigs and comic presidential-style hats to celebrate Independence Day with vigor, including Joan Bennett Kennedy and her son Patrick

 

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All-American: Ted Kennedy Jr. wore a festive wig at the July 4th parade , while Ethel Kennedy was seen wearing a Joe Kennedy campaign T-shirt driving a golf cart

 

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Action packed: Ted Kennedy joined the family, as did Patrick Shriver Schwarzenegger , son of JFK's niece Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, at the July 4th parade on Cape Cod

 

[ScottL]

Kennedy clan celebrating Fourth of July on Cape Cod

Politically correct: Robert Kennedy Jr. walked around shirtless while the family congregated on Cape Cod for a July Fourth celebration of patriotic proportions

"Ack, Fucking Jellyfish!"