Ike Altgens
(1919-1995)
American photojournalist who captured JFK assassination
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James William "Ike" Altgens (April 28, 1919 – December 12, 1995) was an American photojournalist, photo editor, and field reporter for the Associated Press (AP) based in Dallas, Texas, who became known for his photographic work during the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy (JFK). Altgens was 19 when he began his AP career, which was interrupted by military service during World War II. When his service time ended, Altgens returned to Dallas and got married. He soon went back to work for the local AP bureau and eventually earned a position as a senior editor.
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James William Altgens 28 April 1919 Dallas, Texas
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12 December 1995 (aged 76) Dallas, Texas, U.S. A
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