The Man Who Captured John John’s Salute: Dan Farrell’s Most Iconic Photos
For 50 years at the New York Daily News, Dan Farrell shot some of the most iconic photos of the '60s.
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From JFK's funeral to Mike Tyson's knock-outs, photojournalist Dan Farrell captured many of America's most iconic moments. Farrell spent his entire 50-year career at the New York Daily News. Here are some of his well-known shots.
Relinquishing his mother's hand, John F. Kennedy Jr. salutes his father's flag-draped casket during the funeral procession for President John F. Kennedy in Washington. From left: the late President's brother, Edward; his daughter, Caroline; wife Jacqueline, and brother Robert, November 26, 1963.
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Fidel Castro visiting New York, outside the Statler Hotel in 1959.
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Vice President Richard Nixon leaves ABC studios after the 4th debate with John F. Kennedy, October 22, 1960.
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Fans line the rooftop at Kennedy International Airport for one last glimpse of the Beatles—Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison—as they fly home to England after their second American tour of the year, September 21, 1964.
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Rep. Shirley Chisholm speaks at a rally on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15, 1970. Born Nov. 30, 1924 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a teacher and an educational consultant to Bureau of Child Welfare in New York City. In 1964, she was elected to the New York State Assembly. In 1969, she became the first black woman to be elected to the House of Representatives, where she served until 1983. In 1972 she ran for the Democratic presidential nomination. A social activist, she has fought tirelessly for minority education and employment opportunities.
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Nuns watch the first-ever women's basketball game played at Madison Square Garden in 1975. A gathering of 11,976 came by to see Queens College play Immaculata College, and to see if the Pennsylvanians could improve on their 13-2 record. Queens won the first half, 29-28, but the bottom line is what counts and at the end, the Big Mac secured a 65-61 triumph.
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Seattle Slew wins Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack, April 23, 1977.
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Mike Tyson returns to his corner after knocking out Larry Holmes in the fourth round, for his 5th title defense January 24, 1988.
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Carrier John F. Kennedy plows past an armada of sailboats near the Statue of Liberty, July 3, 1986.
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