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Presidents Eyeglasses
US Presidents and their Eyeglasses
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, JFK and...
In recent months, a number of articles have come to light about US presidents and their eyeglass choices.
The information is being shared here and hopefully will grow to include other Presidents as such information is uncovered.
Abraham Lincoln Rev 29-Apr-13
Theodore Roosevelt - How eyeglass case saved his life!
http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/history/2012/04/theodore-roosevelts-life-saving-speech/
John F. Kennedy and his AO Glass Exec's
Other Presidents and their Eyeglasses
See Museum of Visions "Hail to the Chief" Presidential Eyewear link
http://www.museumofvision.org/collection/sets/?key=34
New July 23, 2012
Antiquespectacles.com - Famous people wearing glasses
John Adams Glasses - Diane Matuck photo from Old Sturbridge Village Collection
Lens Materials- History of CR39
Optical Industry Vintage Advertising
Main- Industry Heritage