c1960's Ektachrome 35mm Slide JFK Lincoln Continental Parade Washington D.C For Sale

This Ektachrome 35mm slide captures a significant parade scene in Washington D.C., featuring a white 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible carrying passengers, President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. The motorcade is escorted by police officers on motorcycles, with a large crowd of spectators lining the street.In the background, the neoclassical architecture of the National Gallery of Art is clearly visible, with an American flag flying above it. The presence of the 1961 Lincoln Continental, famously used as the presidential limousine, shows this is a presidential motorcade. Era-specific details include men wearing fedoras, women in bouffant hairstyles, and a woman holding a baby, all observing the procession.Other vehicles include a dark blue 1960 Ford Fairlane and a white 1960 Ford Country Sedan station wagon, common automobiles of the early 1960s. The slide offers a valuable glimpse into American political history and mid-century street scenes, of presidential memorabilia and vintage automotive photography. The Ektachrome film stock provides a vibrant color palette, though some slight color shift is present.The composition effectively captures the scale of the event, with the crowd and motorcade filling the frame. The slide is in good condition with minor dust and handling marks. SKU: B5-4-19