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BASEBALL CROWD, 1962. President John F. Kennedy ducks out of sight (right, behind ball player) as a foul ball hit by Willie Tasby came towards him during a game between the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers, 9 April 1962. At right, just behind the president, is Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon. At far left is Vice President Lyndon Johnson
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BASEBALL CROWD, 1962. President John F. Kennedy ducks out of sight (right, behind ball player) as a foul ball hit by Willie Tasby came towards him during a game between the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers, 9 April 1962. At right, just behind the president, is Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon. At far left is Vice President Lyndon Johnson
BASEBALL CROWD, 1962.
President John F. Kennedy ducks out of sight (right, behind ball player) as a foul ball hit by Willie Tasby came towards him during a game between the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers, 9 April 1962. At right, just behind the president, is Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon. At far left is Vice President Lyndon Johnson
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An Iconic Moment - President John F. Kennedy Dodges a Foul Ball at a Baseball Game in 1962
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. In this print from 1962, we witness an unforgettable moment during a baseball game between the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers. As the crowd eagerly watches, President John F. Kennedy finds himself in an unexpected predicament. With lightning-fast reflexes, he ducks out of sight behind a ball player as a foul ball hit by Willie Tasby hurtles towards him. The image perfectly captures the excitement and tension of that fateful day on April 9th, when America's beloved pastime intersected with political history. Standing just behind the president is Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon, his expression mirroring both concern for his leader's safety and awe at witnessing such an extraordinary event. At far left stands Vice President Lyndon Johnson, who observes with equal astonishment as Kennedy narrowly avoids being struck by Tasby's powerful swing. The faces in the crowd reflect a mix of shock and relief as they watch their president skillfully evade danger. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of JFK's quick thinking but also highlights how sports can bring people together across all walks of life. It immortalizes one fleeting moment where politics took a backseat to America's favorite pastime – baseball – uniting citizens in shared exhilaration and pride. Captured within this single frame lies an indelible piece of American history; it is no wonder why this iconic image has become part of Granger Art on Demand's esteemed Carousel Collection.
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