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Portraits of presidents in moments that shape history
Photojournalists recount covering presidents in pivotal events from Biden in Anamosa to Trump after a derecho, Obama at Kennedy High School, and Bush flood tours. They describe challenges of access, perspective, and balancing coverage with civic dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Motorcycle Museum
Anamosa
Biden
Janelle Lutgen
Iowa
Illinois
Barack Obama
Kennedy High School
Obama
Jim Slosiarek
George W. Bush
the Gazette
Marine One
Johnson County
Liz Martin