Vintage Photos Capture Kennedy Family Summer Vacations in Hyannis Port
A Vogue slideshow presents 26 vintage photographs of the Kennedy family's summer vacations at their compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, spanning from 1931 to 1980. The compound, described as the "Summer White House" during John F. Kennedy's presidency, consists of three waterfront houses and was featured in the FX series Love Story. Images include Rose Kennedy with her children in 1931 and 1935, sailing scenes from circa 1940, and Jacqueline Kennedy with John F. Kennedy in 1953. Later photos show Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. in the 1960s, and Ted Kennedy with Rose Kennedy in 1972. The collection highlights the family's leisure activities such as sailing, golfing, and football, as well as celebrity guests like Taylor Swift in 2012.
Key facts
- The Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, served as the 'Summer White House' during JFK's presidency.
- The compound consists of three houses on the water.
- The FX series Love Story featured the compound in 2023.
- Photographs span from 1931 to 1980.
- Images include Rose Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, and their children.
- Activities depicted include sailing, golfing, football, and tennis.
- Taylor Swift attended the family's Fourth of July party in 2012.
- The slideshow includes 26 photos from Getty Images and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Entities
Institutions
- Vogue
- FX
- Getty Images
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- Democratic Party
Locations
- Hyannis Port
- Massachusetts
- United States
- Poland