Cecil W. Stoughton
American photographer (1920–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cecil William Stoughton (January 18, 1920 – November 3, 2008) was an American photographer. He is best known for being President John F. Kennedy's photographer during his White House years.[1]
Quick Facts Chief Official White House Photographer, President ...
Cecil W. Stoughton | |
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Chief Official White House Photographer | |
In office 1961–1963 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Yoichi Okamoto |
Personal details | |
Born | Cecil William Stoughton (1920-01-18)January 18, 1920 Oskaloosa, Iowa U.S. |
Died | November 3, 2008(2008-11-03) (aged 88) Merritt Island, Florida, U.S. |
Occupation | Photographer |
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Stoughton was present at the motorcade at which Kennedy was assassinated and subsequently took the only photograph on board Air Force One of Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in as the next President.[2]