Tuesday, November 20, 2012

JFK Library Collection of Camp David Photos

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library published a large collection of photos from Camp David in its Digital Archives of the Kennedy Administration. The photos are organized into five subject folders beginning with Kennedy's meeting with Eisenhower at Camp David in April 1961 to winter views of the Presidential Retreat in February 1962. Below are some of the best photos from each Camp David folder in the JFK Library:


Meeting with former President Eisenhower at Camp David (April 22, 1961)


President John F. Kennedy and former President General Dwight D. Eisenhower walk past Dogwood Cabin while talking privately during their meeting at Camp David.

 Kennedy and Eisenhower walk uphill to Aspen Lodge 
Kennedy and Eisenhower after their meeting




President John F. Kennedy stands with Naval Aide Tazewell Shepard, Jr. (left) and an unidentified man outside of Aspen Lodge.

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Camp David Views (April 22, 1961)


View of Aspen Lodge, the Presidential residence at Camp David in Frederick County, Maryland.


View of the lower terrace of Aspen Lodge.  Sassafras Cabin is visible in the background

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Camp David, Change of Command Ceremony (September 12, 1961)


Unidentified officer of the United States Navy speaks before a group of military and civilian observers during a ceremony marking a change of command of the President’s retreat at Camp David.  [Photograph by O.W. Harris] 

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Camp David Views (December 26, 1961)


Aerial view of Camp David

“Laurel” Cabin (later called Holly Cabin)
“Witch Hazel” Cabin at Camp David

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Camp David in the Snow Views (February 10, 1962)


Three unidentified children sled down the hill outside Aspen Lodge

Aspen Lodge
Ice skating on frozen pond at Camp David

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SourceJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library