Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-002-009-p0023
Dr. Mario Franzil (left) and John F. Kennedy in Trieste, Italy. The photograph was sent to President Kennedy from Dr. Franzil, Mayor of Trieste, with a letter dated October 3, 1961. According to a letter from the Department of State, the photograph was taken when Dr. Franzil was a member of the Municipal Council, before he became Mayor. The inscription on the verso of the photograph [translated] reads: "To President Kennedy, with my compliments and good wishes. [signed] Mario Franzil. Mayor of Trieste, 1952-61." The following is stamped on the verso of the photograph: "Giornalfoto, TRIESTE-v.TOR BANDENA,1, TELEFONI 61-515, 61-516, 965."