Cecil W. Stoughton

Cecil William Stoughton (January 18, 1920 – November 3, 2008) was an American photographer. He is best known for being President John F. Kennedy's photographer during his White House years.

Cecil W. Stoughton
Stoughton in New Delhi, 1962.
Chief Official White House Photographer
In office
1961–1963
PresidentJohn F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byYoichi Okamoto
Personal details
Born
Cecil William Stoughton

(1920-01-18)January 18, 1920
Oskaloosa, Iowa U.S.
DiedNovember 3, 2008(2008-11-03) (aged 88)
Merritt Island, Florida, U.S.
OccupationPhotographer

Stoughton was present at the motorcade at which Kennedy was assassinated and subsequently took the only photograph on board Air Force One of Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in as the next President.

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