Original vintage press photograph from July 1960, featuring a young Edward "Ted" Kennedy in swimwear at the Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, during the high-stakes lead-up to the Democratic National Convention.

The image captures a significant moment of political tension as the press descended on Hyannis Port to question the younger Kennedy about former President Harry Truman’s public attempts to block John F. Kennedy’s presidential bid. This photograph is historically significant as it documents the "infighting" of the 1960 Democratic nomination, specifically responding to Truman's claim that JFK was too young and the Kennedy family was attempting to create a political dynasty. Ted Kennedy’s relaxed demeanor in this candid setting served as a calculated contrast to the fierce political maneuvers happening in Washington, illustrating the family’s poise under the national spotlight.

Measures 8 x 10 inches, suitable for framing

Good condition, with some age wear

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