I find this 1963 footage of JFK rehearsing remarks about the preservation of the oceans fascinating. The healthy complexion with the light brown hair. The nice cut of the bluish-gray suit. The contained, guarded vibe. A brief look of gruff vanity as he yanks his jacket sleeves toward his shirt cuffs. The first attempt followed by “All right, let’s start again” and then a realization that using “source” and “resource” in the same sentence wouldn’t work.

December 13, 2015by Jeffrey Wells4 Comments