JFK--August 1962--Castle AFB by Gwyn Tyger
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as a boy in August 1962 i got to see, shake hands with and photograph President John F. Kennedy at Castle AFB in Central California. i'm sorry the photo is slightly blurred, i didn't have as good of camera as i do today.
Comments (17)
soulofharmony
pretty amazing capture and something to cherish, awesome for you to wittness this historical figure...and a pretty amazing portrait considering you were just a child.. excellent
Vik9740
a lucky man to meet such an inflential person.. even if the image isn't perfect
solrac_gi_2nd
JFK was one of the most important world politians of the 20th century. This is a 'priceless' document. Bravo !!!
MrM
Take the time to sit down and write down all you remember of the experience. Including how you got to be there, why JFK was there...everything! So much history is lost because we don't take the time to record it. 50 years from now...this will be just another JFK photograph. If you document it, your greatgrandchildren will have their own piece of history.
gwfa
that's lived history, indeed...
Ladyhawk
WHOA!! MrM is right Gary you need to document everything about this, a shot like this just a month before he was killed is big part of USA history, & worth alot of money these days, I may be Canadain but my jaw hit the floor when I saw this then read the date & that you took it,take very good care of it I hope you got more, Camilot at it's hight BRAVO!!!!!!(V)!!!:0) @-}--
Tedz
What a Historical capture...brings back Memories.
RodolfoCiminelli
A great and historical capture my dear friend!!! The technical details that you mention on their picture pass to a second plane, the important thing is that you had reflected in a thousandth of second the image of one of the big men of the XX century.!! V
Tommy3D
JFK was a hero of mine...am so glad you got to meet him Gary!!
Fahrenheit451
An excellent piece of history Gary! Glad you shared it with us!
cynlee
wow, you were pretty close it looks, an important shot indeed! :]
b2amphot
Now there's a personal treasure. Wonderful story and, all things considered, spiffy shot.
sossy
what a fantastic memory for you! must have been a great honour to shake hands with this great man! thanks for sharing this legend! ;o)))
theboxer
I wish I was into cameras then or I would have a pic to post of him too... You did good...I got to shake his hand also in 1960 So I know the thrill Thanks for sharing
chantal-france
An historical shot, my friend:)) Love it as it is :))
marybelgium
what a wonderful historical capture !
tennesseecowgirl
wow wonderful to see this..