Harry Truman, Robert, Ethel, Eunice and Pat Kennedy--Convention 12 1956

Robert Frank's "Harry Truman, Robert, Ethel, Eunice and Pat Kennedy--Convention 12" (1956) is a contact sheet of photographs documenting the 1956 Democratic National Convention. The sheet showcases a series of candid shots captured by Frank's keen eye, providing a glimpse into the bustling atmosphere of the event. The contact sheet format, with its multiple frames arranged in a grid, offers a raw and unedited perspective on the convention, highlighting Frank's distinctive approach to photojournalism. The subject matter, encompassing political figures and their supporters, underscores the photo's historical significance and its contribution to Frank's broader body of work, which often explored themes of American culture and identity.