Cornell Capa followed John. F. Kennedy around his campaign trail in the 1960’s. This is an image from the Magnum photos website (magnumphotos.com)
This photo is Kennedy accepting his nomination at the Democratic Convention in Los Angeles CA, 1960. This photograph portrays a significant role in history. Kennedy went on to win the presidential election and become the 35th President of the United States. For Capa to have been following him since the beginning was a smart choice. Capa captured all of the small moments leading up to Kennedy’s presidency. This photo is in black and white which brings the focus onto Kennedy’s face. There are no color distractions to keep the eye from going to Kennedy. He seems to be making a proud, but still taking in all in, sort of face. He’s sitting at a podium, but he doesn’t seem to be speaking. It appears that she’s just soaking in the news. It is likely he’s in front of a crowd, but he seems to be in his own mind. The signs with states and territories serve as a reminder that this is taking place in the US. I think that they also help to emphasize the importance of Kennedy’s presidential trail.
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