The Downhold Project is devoted to the independent collection and publication of historical information about international news agency United Press International, its divisions and predecessor companies by the people who once worked for them.

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	United Press International photo - Johnny B. Jenkins
Read photographer Stan Stearn's account of the taking of this iconic 20th Century UPI news photo of John F. Kennedy, Jr. shot during the funeral procession for "John-John's" father, President John F. Kennedy, in 1963.	George Polk Award winning photograph of Elizabeth Eckford walking toward Little Rock Central High School, surrounded by jeering students and presumed parents. Eckford was one of nine African-American students whose admission to the school was ordered by a federal court. 1957.

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Covering War 

 

United Press Radio (UPR) 

 

News Pictures Service

By the early 1900s the U.S. had almost 2000 newspapers, and there was growing awareness among them that pictures helped sell newspapers, which helps sell more advertising. 

 

Artifacts Catalog 

We hope Unipressers out there will help us catalog artifacts of the company and their involvement at UPI. Make a record of your artifacts in the Artifacts Catalog.

 

Books By Unipressers 

Biographies

Bibliography - Books About UPI

Downhold Directory

Register online in the Downhold Directory if you are a former employee of UPI or its successor companies. And if you'd like to be contacted about how to become involved in The Downhold Project just check that option in the registration form. 

Photograph Galleries
Related Websites

Academic Scholarships named for downholders

 

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