Title: Original 1963 Type I Photograph of President John F. Kennedy by Cecil W. Stoughton – PSA Certified

Description:
This is an original Type I photograph of President John F. Kennedy, taken in 1963 by White House photographer Cecil W. Stoughton, and authenticated by PSA. The striking color image captures President Kennedy standing outside the White House near the colonnade, exuding the quiet composure and charisma that defined his presidency. He is dressed in a dark suit and tie, hands at his side, with the iconic arched windows and trimmed hedges of the White House serving as a dignified backdrop.

The reverse of the photograph bears the official "PHOTOGRAPHER… CECIL W. STOUGHTON" stamp and negative number C333-10-63, identifying this as part of the White House’s official photographic archive from 1963. This photograph is preserved in pristine condition and housed in a PSA slab, ensuring long-term protection and authenticity.

Historical Context:
Cecil W. Stoughton was the official White House photographer under President Kennedy and was responsible for capturing some of the most enduring images of the Kennedy presidency, including the swearing-in of Lyndon B. Johnson aboard Air Force One. This photograph, taken in the final year of Kennedy’s presidency, represents a calm moment amidst a pivotal year marked by Cold War tensions, civil rights struggles, and JFK’s vision for a “New Frontier.”

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• PSA Certified Type I Original Photograph

• PSA Certification #: 84584385

• Photographer’s stamp and original negative number visible on verso

• Slabbed in archival-grade holder for protection and display

Closing Appeal:
Photographs of President John F. Kennedy by Cecil Stoughton are among the most historically significant presidential images of the 20th century. This authentic, PSA-certified Type I print offers collectors and historians a rare opportunity to own a museum-worthy artifact directly tied to the Kennedy administration—just months before the president’s assassination in November 1963. A poignant and dignified portrait of a leader whose legacy still shapes American history.