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News & Stories
John Enders

John Enders

Enders was an American biomedical scientist and Nobel Laureate. […]

Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

Johnson addressed a joint session of Congress to urge the passage of legislation guaranteeing voting rights for all. […]

James Watson

James Watson

Watson was photographed in 1990 for Karsh’s book “American Legends.” […]

Peggy Cummins

Peggy Cummins

Cummins was an actress best known for her performance in “Gun Crazy.” […]

John Glenn

John Glenn

February marks the anniversary of John Glenn’s orbit of the Earth. […]

Charles Schulz

Charles Schulz

“He presented me with America’s favorite beagle, a tiny velvet Snoopy, as a gift to my wife.” […]

Pablo Casals

Pablo Casals

“In the Abbey de Cuxa in Prades, I spent several glorious hours with the master of the cello.” […]

Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

Johnson was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States. […]

Marilyn Horne

Marilyn Horne

The American mezzo-soprano opera singer was born on this day in 1934. […]

Dr. Martin Luther King

Dr. Martin Luther King

“What emerged in my mind” was the dedication of the man and his clear vision of ultimate victory.” […]

Edmund Hillary

Edmund Hillary

The mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist Edmund Hillary died on this day in 2008. […]

Churchill Copyright

Churchill Copyright

We found this record of Karsh’s copyright registration for his 1941 portrait of Winston Churchill. […]

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Karsh had photographed Kennedy in 1957 and 1960, when JFK was the senator for Massachusetts. […]

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