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John F. Kennedy signed copy of "To Turn the Tide", a collection of the President's speeches from his first year in office, with an introduction by Kennedy. New York: Harper & Bros., 1962. Kennedy inscribes the half-title page to famed 20th century photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, who photographed Kennedy on many occasions including during the 1960 campaign, to which JFK might be referring here: "To Alfred Eisenstaedt / who helped turn an earlier tide - with esteem / John Kennedy / June 1962". Book is accompanied by a slide of the President signing the book, with Eisenstaedt looking on. Attractive paperback book measures 5.5" x 8.25". Light shelf wear to cover, overall in very good plus condition. Consigned by the heir of Lucille Kaye, Eisenstaedt's sister-in-law.
John F. Kennedy Signed Book as President -- JFK Inscribes "To Turn the Tide" to Photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt "…who helped turn an earlier tide…" -- With Slide Photo of JFK Signing
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