President Kennedy, Surrounded by Political and Baseball Dignitaries, is Shown at the Moment He Threw Out the First Ball at D.C. Stadium Yesterday 8 - 1963

"President Kennedy, Surrounded by Political and Baseball Dignitaries, is Shown at the Moment He Threw Out the First Ball at D.C. Stadium Yesterday" is a black and white photograph by Arthur Ellis, taken on August 8, 1963. The photo captures President John F. Kennedy throwing out the first pitch at a Washington Senators baseball game at D.C. Stadium. The image shows Kennedy surrounded by a group of prominent figures from the world of politics and baseball, including Senators owner Calvin Griffith. The photograph is a powerful testament to the popular appeal of the Kennedy presidency and the unifying power of sports. It provides a glimpse into a moment in time that was both joyous and tragic, as Kennedy was assassinated just a few months later.