Manfred Linus Kreiner - John F. & Jacqueline Kennedy — Cérémonie de la réforme agraire à La Morita, Venezuela, 1961

MANFRED LINUS KREINER (1926–2005)

Title: John F. & Jacqueline Kennedy — Land Reform Ceremony in La Morita, Venezuela, December 16, 1961

DESCRIPTION:
On December 16, 1961, President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy participate in an official ceremony in La Morita, Venezuela, as part of the Alliance for Progress. Held in the presence of Venezuelan authorities, this event marks the awarding of land titles to peasant families, an initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of rural populations and enhancing their access to land.

Manfred Linus Kreiner (1926–2005) captures a particularly warm moment of this ceremony. In front of the personalities gathered on the dais, John F. Kennedy, standing behind the microphones, smiles with his hand over his heart, while Jacqueline Kennedy stands gracefully by his side. On this occasion, the First Lady delivers a speech in Spanish, eliciting an especially enthusiastic reaction from the audience. The smiles and applause testify to the warm atmosphere of this meeting, illustrating the human and diplomatic dimension of the Alliance for Progress.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRINT:
Format: 20 × 30 cm (7.9 × 11.8 in)
Edition: 1/75
Paper: Genuine ILFORD Lustre paper 190 g/m², with a slightly satin finish
Process: Black-and-white photographic print on silver halide
Origin: Printed from the original negative by Manfred Linus Kreiner
Finish: Fine white border
Condition: Superb
Authentication: Print authorized by the photographer’s estate.

DOCUMENTARY PORTFOLIO:
Accompanied by a portfolio devoted to Manfred Linus Kreiner and his historical Kennedy presidency photographs.

PACKAGING AND SHIPMENT:
Carefully protected photograph, securely packaged to ensure safe transport. The photographic work is ready to be framed.

*Frame shown for illustration purposes only, not included.