![]() ![]() Life artist sculpting of John-John taken from that scene and from that "other" famous image of little John peaking out from beneath his father's Presidential desk in the Oval Office. This poignant little boy, at that moment, became a permanent part of world history,Īnd it was for this reason that we chose to immortalize that image in this masterful and true to That is a vision and a memory which most of us will never forget. This scene of the President's 3-year-old son saluting his father was photographed and circulated probably more than other single event coming out of this blackest page of American history and is most remembered for its ultimate effect of reviving our hope and faith in the future at a time when many were mired in depression. Dressed appropriately for this solemn day by his mother in his dusty blue woolen coat and short jump suit, off-white shirt, and brown leather walking shoes, John-John indeed bid his final farewell to his father. This little boy had helped to put a whole nation back on its feet. ![]() ![]() standing at attention, giving a final and proud "salute" to his dead father and our fallen President. It became a major part of our personal, as well as national, history to have been alive during JFK's time, to have been there to see his triumphs and successes, and to have borne witness and grieved with the rest of the world as he was so tragically cut down by an assassin's bullet.Īmidst all of the tragedy and gloom, the funeral procession, and all the rapid events that disrupted our lives and overwhelmed a depressed nation, one image above all others is recalled. In the days following his death, the country was thrown into deep grief and depression as we mourned our dead President. This event traumatized a country and a world. On November 22, 1963, America was stunned by the assassination of President John F. The Great American Doll Company/GADCO John-John® Doll Press Release Pageįeaturing the famous third of a page article in the New York Times Styles Section!! ![]()
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