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Stanley Tretick
Photojournalist best known for photographing John F. Kennedy and his family for Look magazine and later a founding photographer of People magazine; provided first‑hand recollections about the famous Oval Office photograph.
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Oct 2, 2025
• 11min
'I took the famous photo of JFK and his son'
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Stanley Tretick, a renowned photojournalist who captured pivotal moments of John F. Kennedy's life, shares the story behind his iconic photo of JFK and his son, John-John, peeking from under the Resolute Desk. He recalls the playful atmosphere in the Oval Office, revealing how Kennedy's affection for his son shone through during informal moments. Tretick discusses the emotional timing of the photo's release, published just after JFK's tragic assassination, and the profound public reaction, including Jackie Kennedy's touching response.
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