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Vol. LXIV, No. 33
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Vol. LXIV, No. 33
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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 (Photo Courtesy of Morven Museum)
JACKIE AND JACK: This portrait of the then-President Elect and First Lady was taken by Richard Avedon in the Kennedys’ home in Palm Beach, Florida in January 1961 for a photo exclusive for Harper’s Bazaar. Avedon’s photos of the Kennedy family, including a young Caroline and newborn John Jr., are on view at Morven Museum until October 31. Visit historicmorven.org for more information. |
The talents of one of America’s leading photographers were used to maximum effect to capture one of America’s most charismatic first families in “The Kennedys — Portrait of a Family,” which showcases Richard Avedon’s handiwork and is now on view at Morven until October 31.
“When Linda Bean testified before Congress, she was told ‘if the vet comes to us, we’ll take care of his problems,’” said Congressman Rush Holt (D-12) in a recent telephone forum with over a hundred Central New Jersey veterans and their families.
“We are very proud to make a difference for these students; we’ll be sending out the checks soon,” said Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) of Greater Mercer Executive Director Julie Davidson Meyers as she talked about the Lawrenceville-based agency’s book scholarship awards program.