2007-11-07 12:26:07 · 13 answers · asked by k 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
You are referring to the one in the Whitehouse and I believe it is a contemplative pose. He did face a number of tough issues related to the cold war and I think this picture reflects his seriousness on the matters that concern a head of state.
2007-11-07 12:36:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jackie Oh! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is known to have had severe back problems.
""On February 10, 1961, photographer George Tames was allowed to spend the entire working day with the recently inaugurated Kennedy, and the best of the resulting pictures became a visual essay in the New York Times Magazine, titled "A Day in the Life of John F. Kennedy." Among the images included was this picture taken in the White House Oval Office a little after 5:00 p.m., showing Kennedy poring over a newspaper. The standing position was typical of Kennedy who frequently felt the need to rise from his chair to ease his chronic back pain.""
2007-11-07 12:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Painting by Aaron Shikler - posthumous character study
It was painted after his death.
Aaron Shikler is a world renowned portraitist, whose works are in the White House, including portraits of President & Mrs. Kennedy and the official portraits of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
Portrait painter Aaron Shikler was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1922. He studied at the Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania, and received B.A. and M.A. degrees from the Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia. He also studied at the American University, Shrivenham, England, and the Hans Hoffman School, New York City. Shikler became an Associate of the National Academy of Design, New York City, in 1962, an Academician in 1965.
2007-11-07 12:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by Zardoz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-11-07 14:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there could not be a less explained question EVER! what picture are you asking about!?!?! come on now.. how do you want people to answer u if you don't explain what the hell you are talking about!!!
2007-11-07 12:31:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Maybe he dropped a penny?
2007-11-07 13:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
JFK had lots of mental issues (because of his overbearing Father) and was on a lot of medications---he also had Addison's disease, and some other health issues. He had problems.....!
2007-11-07 12:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by papyrusbtl 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
He was looking at Marilyn Monroe, who was on her knees in front of him unzipping his pants......
2007-11-07 12:32:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Actually he was looking UP and thanking God for marilyn monroe!
2007-11-07 12:29:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
He was ashamed of himself
2007-11-07 12:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋