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Celebrating 55 Years: JFK’s Enduring Legacy on Magazine Covers (1963‑2018)

John F. Kennedy, one of America’s most dynamic and inspiring presidents, graced magazine covers for his political acumen, magnetic charisma, and youthful charm. Though his life ended tragically in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, his legacy continues to captivate the nation. In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of his assassination and the 30th anniversary of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, the museum presents a new exhibit, 55 Years: President Kennedy on Magazine Covers 1963‑2018.

Celebrating 55 Years: JFK’s Enduring Legacy on Magazine Covers (1963‑2018)

The exhibit, running through Aug. 4, 2019, is displayed on the museum’s seventh floor and features 55 magazine covers organized by decade. The collection spans mainstream titles such as LIFE and Time, regional prints like Texas Monthly and D Magazine, and niche publications including Cigar Aficionado and National Lampoon.

Highlights include the September 1975 Saturday Evening Post cover with a Norman Rockwell portrait and a 2017 People cover that evokes Camelot’s glamour. From one decade to the next, the gallery traces how JFK’s image evolved—from shock and memorial to conspiracy and critique, culminating in nostalgic reflection.

Celebrating 55 Years: JFK’s Enduring Legacy on Magazine Covers (1963‑2018)

Before heading back to the lobby, explore the adjoining exhibit on the seventh floor. Donated by New York‑based artist Alex Guofeng Cao, the works JFK vs Jackie and Jackie vs JFK II are large photomosaic portraits. Kennedy’s portrait is composed of 50,000 smaller images of Jackie, while the first lady’s portrait uses the same number of Kennedy images. Admission to the exhibit is free with general admission.

Photos courtesy of The Sixth Floor Museum

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