Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Naval officer in WWII, member U.S. House of Representatives, and Senator from MA. His administration known for Bay of Pigs invasion, handling Cuban Missile Crisis, Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and the Peace Corps. He won Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1956 for Profiles in Courage. Our nation still mourns his death by assassination in Dallas on Nov. 22nd.

SP, as President, 1p., 7 1/2 x 7 3/4", [Hyde Park, Nov. 12 or 13, 1962].

This inscribed photograph of JFK accompanied by Eleanor Roosevelt & staff was taken during a visit to Hyde Park in 1960. The photograph depicts Eleanor Roosevelt gently leading Kennedy by the arm while members of her staff, Lester Entrup (long time handyman), his wife Marge and an another woman look on, all seemingly in awe. Kennedy signs and inscribes the photograph, "For Marge & Lester Entrup, with best wishes John F. Kennedy".

This photograph represents a story, the unfolding of the fabulous fate of association between Eleanor Roosevelt and the campaigning Kennedy. Originally, this photo was taken while Kennedy was on a visit to Hyde park in 1960; Kennedy was probably seeking support from the politically influential woman. Prior to this visit, Eleanor Roosevelt, who had been a strong supporter of Adlai Stevenson, had not used her considerable influence on Kennedy's behalf. '"Privately she withheld active support for the nominee until the two met in Hyde Park and she was assured that he intended to make the best possible use of men like Stevenson and Chester Bowles. Kennedy came away from his meeting absolutely smitten with this woman' according to William Walton, his New York coordinator, who accompanied him. She [Eleanor] agreed to do whatever he wanted in the campaign. She spoke in New York, which was one of the decisive states. She praised him in her column. She proffered advice--through Franklin Jr. and by letter--cautioning him on his declared policy toward Cuba and warning him against 'last minute' tricks by Richard Nixon."'¹

After this meeting, Kennedy and Roosevelt's relationship developed and would withstand time and fame. Eleanor Roosevelt died on Nov. 7, 1962, while attending her funeral, Kennedy had occasion to meet the Entrups again. At this occasion he inscribed and signed the photograph previously taken with Marge Entrup, Eleanor's cook and her husband Lester.

¹Joseph P. Lash, Life Was Meant to be Lived; A Centenary Portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt. Cite page 187. An additional photograph of their meeting is depicted on page 186. On page 196 appears a photograph of dignitaries including John and Jackie Kennedy at the funeral, when the photo described was signed. A superb photo with spectacular association. Three slight creases and slight smudging to the word "wishes" book is included with package. Excellent. (#PVP1120)