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Forest Row, Sussex : A local housewife shakes hands with US President John Kennedy
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Forest Row, Sussex : A local housewife shakes hands with US President John Kennedy
Forest Row, Sussex : A local housewife shakes hands with US President John Kennedy as he leaves the Chapel of Our Lady of the Forest where he attended morning mass. The President drove to the Chapel from Birchgrove where he is having talks with Premier Harold Macmillan.
Woman is Catholic housewife Colette and her daughter is the small blonde girl (Caroline Hardy).
30th June 1963
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Media ID 11259225
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In this photo print, we witness a remarkable moment in history as a local housewife from Forest Row, Sussex extends her hand to the charismatic US President John Kennedy. The photograph captures the aftermath of morning mass at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Forest, where President Kennedy had just attended alongside Premier Harold Macmillan. The woman in question is Colette, a devout Catholic housewife who proudly introduces her daughter Caroline Hardy to the esteemed leader. With her small blonde curls framing her innocent face, Caroline stands beside her mother with wide-eyed wonderment. Taken on June 30th, 1963 by Personalities for TopFoto, this image encapsulates not only an encounter between two individuals but also symbolizes unity and diplomacy between nations. It serves as a reminder that even amidst political discussions and negotiations taking place at Birchgrove, human connections can transcend boundaries. This photograph immortalizes a fleeting yet significant moment in time when ordinary lives intersected with extraordinary circumstances. It reminds us that behind every historical figure lies countless untold stories of everyday people whose lives are forever touched by their presence. As we gaze upon this powerful image print from TopFoto, let us reflect on the profound impact one person's actions can have on others and how these interactions shape our shared history.
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