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Granddaddy: 1915
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 1:43pm.
"Francis Sayre Jr., baby, with Woodrow Wilson." The President and new grandson in 1915, less than a year after the death of his wife Ellen. View full size.
Just perfect
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 5:24pm.
Hey, I recognize that guy from the $100,000 bills in my wallet.
But seriously, this is a fantastic portrait. Wilson had his hands full with domestic issues and trying to stay out of the war in Europe, but this is such a serene family moment. Also looks like baby was in the middle of a yawn.
An old hand at babies
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 3:04pm.
Grandpa Wilson has clearly been around babies before. He holds the baby closely and happily while the new dad balances him on a pillow. Let's hear it for grandfathers!
Pround grandpa
Submitted by Susan811 on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 6:41pm.
What a proud grandpa President Wilson must have been! The look on his face tells it all.
Family Resemblance
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 3:39pm.
Judging from the photo of Dean Sayre in the National Cathedral in the previous post, it looks like he inherited his grandfather's looks pretty closely.
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