Home > Mary Evans Prints Online > National Archives
John F. Kennedy
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
John F. Kennedy
Close-up of President Kennedy at US Army Missile Command, 1962 Date: 1962
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7403261
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10474474
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative close-up photograph captures the intensity and focus of then-President John F. Kennedy as he observes a missile launch drill at the US Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, in 1962. With a determined expression etched on his face, Kennedy, dressed in a dark suit and tie, gazes intently at the missile silo, his hands clenched together in front of him. The image, taken during a pivotal moment in the Cold War era, underscores the President's unwavering commitment to national security and his leadership in the development of America's missile defense program. John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, served in office from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. During his presidency, he faced numerous challenges both at home and abroad, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and the ongoing struggle against communist expansion. This photograph, taken on March 31, 1962, offers a glimpse into the President's dedication to ensuring the safety and security of the American people during a time of great uncertainty. The Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, was a critical site for the development and testing of ballistic missiles during the 1950s and 1960s. The facility played a significant role in the US military's response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, which marked the beginning of the Space Age and the arms race between the two superpowers. In this photograph, Kennedy's presence at the Redstone Arsenal underscores the importance of the site and the urgency of the national security issues facing the United States during the early 1960s.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
