A recently released series of rare photos show President John F. Kennedy and his family enjoying a weekend at Camp David, 50 years ago this month. Here, the president and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy stand with John Jr., with daughter Caroline on horseback.
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Kennedy looks on as Under Secretary of the Navy Paul "Red" Fay picks up the president's son.
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Sally Fay, the daughter of the Navy under secretary, rides Caroline Kennedy's pony, Macaroni, as her father and Caroline Kennedy walk alongside. "Macaroni" is wearing a Moroccan saddle, which was given to Caroline by King Hassan II of Morocco during his state visit earlier that month.
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Caroline sits astride Macaroni during the weekend trip to Camp David, located in Frederick County, Maryland.
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John Jr. sits in the cockpit of the presidential helicopter.
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John Jr. in the pilot's seat of the presidential helicopter.
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John Jr. tries on a headset.
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President Kennedy and his son walk holding hands as Caroline rides Macaroni.
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Kennedy and John Jr.
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Jackie Kennedy assists two unidentified men with the harnessing and saddling the pony. The president smokes a pipe while a cameraman films the moment.
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Kennedy holds a pipe while he and Fay sit on a bench.
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Sally Fay sits on Macaroni as her father and Caroline Kennedy hold the bridle.
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Jackie Kennedy helps get Macaroni harnessed and saddled for Caroline.
