Robert F. Kennedy Collection, RFK STUMP SPEECH, Clyde Keller Photo

The Stump Speech Portraits were captured at Woodburn, Oregon during a series of classic Whistle Stops from Portland to Eugene along the Willamette Vally corridor. Using a 300mm Nikkor with an original motorized Nikon F... his speech was rapid fire and RFK continually changed expression as he discussed the issues of the campaign. I shot two rolls of 135 Tri-X film photographing every significant gesture and facial expression he made during this particular speech. This collection is descriptive of Kennedy's compelling emotional range as he spoke about the imposing threat of nuclear war. Kennedy fought to end the War in Vietnam; he pushed for Civil Rights as Attorney General; his positive vision for the advancement of peace, justice, equality and responsibility is as relevant today.

"Stump Speech" Photos Copyright © 1968 Clyde Keller

The Stump Speech Portraits were captured at Woodburn, Oregon during a series of classic Whistle Stops from Portland to Eugene along the Willamette Vally corridor. Using a 300mm Nikkor with an original motorized Nikon F... his speech was rapid fire and RFK continually changed expression as he discussed the issues of the campaign. I shot two rolls of 135 Tri-X film photographing every significant gesture and facial expression he made during this particular speech. This collection is descriptive of Kennedy's compelling emotional range as he spoke about the imposing threat of nuclear war. Kennedy fought to end the War in Vietnam; he pushed for Civil Rights as Attorney General; his positive vision for the advancement of peace, justice, equality and responsibility is as relevant today.

"Stump Speech" Photos Copyright © 1968 Clyde Keller