This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2024
Offered here is the poignant and timeless photograph of John F. Kennedy Jr.—affectionately known as "John-John"—saluting his father’s casket. Authenticated as a Type I by PSA, this powerful image captures an intensely emotional moment: a three-year-old boy, in a simple yet profound gesture, paying tribute to his late father, President John F. Kennedy, who was tragically assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas in November 1963. The photograph remains in exceptional condition and vividly portrays JFK Jr. standing alongside his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy, and sister Caroline, flanked by the late president’s brothers, Senator Edward Kennedy, and Attorney General Robert Kennedy. Known for their stoic public demeanor, the Kennedy family, even in this moment of profound grief, remained composed. Photographer Dan Farrell, who captured this heart-wrenching scene, later described it as “the saddest thing I’ve ever seen in my whole life.” This deeply moving image carries immense historical and emotional significance, making it a treasured piece of American history.