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A Candid Photo of JFK and His Family at Camp David in 1963

A candid photo from March 31st, 1963 shows the Kennedy family happily spending time together at Camp David, with Caroline atop a horse and John holding his mother’s hand

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This photo was taken on March 31st, 1963. It shows the whole Kennedy clan happily spending some time together at Camp David. Caroline is on top of the horse, while little John holds his mother’s hand.

31 March 1963 President John F. Kennedy and family watch Caroline Kennedy riding a horse named "Tex" at Camp David.  "Tex" is wearing a blue and gold Moroccan saddle, a gift to President Kennedy from King Hassan II.  Photograph includes: (L-R) Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and President Kennedy.  Camp David, Maryland.  Please credit "Robert Knudsen, White House/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston"
31 March 1963
President John F. Kennedy and family watch Caroline Kennedy riding a horse named “Tex” at Camp David. “Tex” is wearing a blue and gold Moroccan saddle, a gift to President Kennedy from King Hassan II. Photograph includes: (L-R) Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and President Kennedy. Camp David, Maryland. Please credit “Robert Knudsen, White House/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston” (National Archives)
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