LIFE Special Issue - Oct. 19, 1962
On this day in 1962, John F. Kennedy continues to debate the American response to the growing concerns about the Cuban Missile Crisis and impeding Soviet powers. This special edition of the LIFE Magazine was dedicated to California, looking at the history, culture, nature, and more of the state. Several photographers are credited with the issue some being Ralph Crane, John Leongard, and Allan Grant. The edition features several spreads discussing politics at the time, new technology, and more. During the rise of consumerism, many Americans were influenced by the advertisement seen in magazines and newspapers, which this issue of LIFE features several.
