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The image shows a young child standing upright with a slight turn of the body. The child is raising their right hand to their forehead in a saluting gesture while their left hand rests by their side. The child has light-colored hair that appears to be cut short and slightly tousled. They are wearing a light-colored double-breasted coat with a collar and two visible buttons, along with socks and dark shoes. The background is out of focus, with some indistinct shapes that may represent people standing behind the child, and there is a patch of light on the ground in front of them.

Title from caption on object: "A Final Salute"

Dan Farrell, Associated Press

November 25, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2015.208.4

Not on view

This is a black and white photo showing a group of people walking in a procession. The individuals in the foreground are seen from head to just below the knee. A man in a dark suit with a tie is standing next to a woman wearing a light-colored coat with large buttons. More people in formal attire are visible behind them. One woman wears pearl earrings and a man has slicked-back hair and glasses. An officer in uniform with a peaked cap is at the forefront, assisting with something off the frame, possibly involving a partially visible vehicle on the left. The background is crowded with people.

Title from caption on object: “Mrs. Kennedy Returns to Capital”

Wally McNamee, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print, tape Accession ID 2018.177.495

Not on view

The photograph captures four people in an open-top vehicle. The individuals in the vehicle are visible from the shoulders up. The woman in the foreground, likely in the front passenger seat, has short, dark hair and wears a suit jacket, smiling and waving. Beside her is a man with combed-back hair, wearing a dark suit with a narrow tie. To his left, a woman with shoulder-length hair in a bouffant style and a pillbox hat is seated, partially facing away while raising a gloved hand towards her hat or hair. The driver can be partially seen, but their features are not clear. Around the vehicle, a crowd of onlookers, including a man in a white police helmet, stands in front of a building with large, rectangular windows.

Title from caption on object: “Moments Before He Was Shot”

James William Altgens, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.663

Not on view

This is a photograph of a large group of people, some kneeling on the ground. The image is black and white, showing several individuals dressed in formal attire, such as suits and dresses. The composition captures a moment where individuals seem to be engaged in a serious or solemn activity, indicated by their postures and expressions. The scene includes people grouped closely together. Additionally, the photograph includes a caption along the right side detailing context about the image, describing the setting as Birmingham, Alabama, on May 5th, 1963.

Title from caption on object: “Protest Prayer Meet”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

May 5, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.451

Not on view

The image shows a group of people standing in a formal setting. In the foreground, two children are standing; a young boy in a light-colored coat with matching shorts and dark shoes, and a young girl in a similar light coat, wearing a headband. Behind them stands a woman with dark, shoulder-length hair covered by a black lace veil, wearing a dark long-sleeved coat. Beside her, another woman with slightly curly hair is similarly dressed in dark attire with a veil. To the far left, a man dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and tie stands next to a uniformed soldier holding a flag. The background features white pillars and an archway. The image is in black and white.

Title from caption on object: “Bereaved Family”

American 20th Century, Associated Press

November 24, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.508

Not on view

This is a black and white photograph of a street scene involving a police officer with dogs. In the foreground, a police officer is holding a person by the clothing while a German Shepherd dog leaps toward that person. Another officer can be seen holding a second dog on a leash. In the background, there are onlookers watching the scene. The setting appears to be an urban street with a restaurant sign showing Coca-Cola branding.

Title from caption on object: “The Racial Crisis”

Bill Hudson, Associated Press

May 3, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.450

Not on view

This is a photograph of a motorcade with a convertible car driving past a crowd. The image captures a black convertible vehicle adorned with official insignia. Inside the car, several individuals can be seen seated and standing. The backdrop features a large, diverse crowd of onlookers standing on the sidewalk. The photograph includes typewritten text along the left edge of the image. The setting is bright, possibly suggesting it being a daytime public event.

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Shot”

James William Altgens, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.488

Not on view

This is a photograph showing a large gathering at a national landmark. The image features a long reflecting pool leading towards a tall obelisk in the distance. Dense crowds fill the open space on either side of the reflecting pool. Rows of trees line the pool, with various buildings visible in the background against a clear sky. The scene conveys a historical and monumental ambiance, emphasizing the scale of the crowd and architectural features.

Title from caption on object: “Civil Rights Marchers”

Warren K. Leffler, Associated Press

August 28, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.457

Not on view

This is a photograph of a motorcade traveling along a street. The full description shows two black and white images stacked vertically, each capturing a similar scene of a convertible car with flags on its front. The images are slightly blurred, giving a sense of movement. Each image includes a number circled in red ink and some text printed on the left side overlaid with handwritten annotations in red. The scene is set against a backdrop of blurred trees and grass, indicating a park or open area, with a brick wall visible in the background. There are additional elements on the page, such as numbering and notes, suggesting this may have been part of a document or report.

Title from caption on object: “Film Records Assassination Moment”

Abraham Zapruder, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print with applied color Accession ID 2018.177.492

Not on view

This is a photograph of a stretcher scene. The image captures a stretcher with an individual lying on it, surrounded by a group of people who appear to be assisting or examining the situation. The stretcher is positioned in what seems to be an indoor setting with a brick wall in the background. The people present are dressed in formal attire, with some wearing suits and ties, while others are in more casual clothing. The photograph is in black and white.

Title from caption on object: “Oswald Was Rushed to Parkland Hospital, Where He Died a Short Time Later”

David F. Smith, Associated Press

November 24, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.518

Not on view

The image shows a group of people inside a confined space, likely an aircraft. The photo is taken from the side, showing mostly their upper bodies. In the center, a woman with dark hair styled neatly wears a light-colored dress with a double-strand pearl necklace. To her right, an older man with combed back gray hair wears a dark suit and tie. Another man with light hair and glasses is partially visible, wearing a dark suit. Surrounding them are several other individuals, including a woman with medium-length, wavy hair and earrings, and a few men in suits. The group appears solemn, with most looking downwards. The backdrop includes a round emblem with the words "President of the United States" visible, and a rectangular doorway or entryway in the upper portion of the image.

Title from caption on object: “Widow Consoled”

Cecil Stoughton, Associated Press

November 22, 1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2018.177.499

Not on view

The image shows two side-by-side black-and-white photographs that appear to show the same boy at different stages of his youth. In the left photograph, a young child stands facing the camera with a wide smile. The child has pale skin and short, dark curly hair, and he is wearing a long-sleeved, striped shirt tucked into dark pants. In the background, part of another person is partially visible. In the right photograph, a slightly older boy leans against a railing or fence behind him. This boy also has pale skin and short, dark hair, but this time he is wearing a short-sleeved, white T-shirt with dark pants. The background suggests an outdoor setting. Below these photographs are several lines of text, with some words circled or underlined in pink.

Title from caption on object: "Oswald as a Schoolboy"

American 20th Century, Associated Press

1963

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2015.208.14

Not on view

Title from caption on object: "A Final Salute"

Title from caption on object: "A Final Salute"

Title from caption on object: “Mrs. Kennedy Returns to Capital”

Title from caption on object: “Mrs. Kennedy Returns to Capital”

Title from caption on object: “Moments Before He Was Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Moments Before He Was Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Protest Prayer Meet”

Title from caption on object: “Protest Prayer Meet”

Title from caption on object: “Bereaved Family”

Title from caption on object: “Bereaved Family”

Title from caption on object: “The Racial Crisis”

Title from caption on object: “The Racial Crisis”

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Kennedy and Connally Shot”

Title from caption on object: “Civil Rights Marchers”

Title from caption on object: “Civil Rights Marchers”

Title from caption on object: “Film Records Assassination Moment”

Title from caption on object: “Film Records Assassination Moment”

Title from caption on object: “Oswald Was Rushed to Parkland Hospital, Where He Died a Short Time Later”

Title from caption on object: “Oswald Was Rushed to Parkland Hospital, Where He Died a Short Time Later”

Title from caption on object: “Widow Consoled”

Title from caption on object: “Widow Consoled”

Title from caption on object: "Oswald as a Schoolboy"

Title from caption on object: "Oswald as a Schoolboy"

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